9 Best Articles on Instructional Design
The most useful articles on instructional design from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Instructional Design Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on instructional design by Refind users in 2023 so far.
What is ...?
New to #instructional design? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What Is Bloom’s Taxonomy for Digital Learning?
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a familiar tool for instructional designers. Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy extends to include activities for eLearning or online training initiatives.
An Introduction to Instructional Design
Let’s take a few minutes to break down what instructional design (ID) is, who’s involved in the ID process, and why it’s an important part of e-learning development.
How to ...?
How To Ask the Right Questions For Effective Learning
Do you want to make learning more effective? One key to learning effectively is knowing how to ask the right questions. Read on to learn more.
«You must also master the art of asking yourself the right questions»
How to Build an Instructional Design Portfolio
Here is a seven-step process anyone can follow for building an instructional design portfolio from start to finish.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on instructional design—all under 10 minutes.
Learning Experience Design vs. Instructional Design
What's the difference between learning experience design and instructional design? Gain clarity once and for all with this detailed comparison.
Why Instructional Design Matters In Your Content Plan
By: Brady Kalb. A strong content plan should prioritize the needs of your learners. See how instructional design principles can help you craft a more effective course.
4 Types of Analysis for Instructional Design
You've likely heard about the importance of analysis for instructional design, but what are you supposed to analyze? This article outlines four common types of analysis for instructional design and…
Why Instructional Design Must Focus on Learning Outcomes, Not Learning Activities
It’s no secret that kids learn better when teachers provide learning activities that keep them engaged. Teachers work tirelessly to plan engaging ...
Instructional Design and Learning Experience Design
I’m finding lately some articles that display a new term: learning experience design. Sometimes this term is used to convey some sort of…
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Instructional Design, including:
EdSurge
A nonprofit newsroom reporting on the powerful forces, fascinating people and innovative practices shaping teaching and learning.
eLearning Industry
The best collection of eLearning articles, eLearning concepts, eLearning software, and eLearning resources from Top-Notch eLearning Professionals.
LifeHack
LifeHack helps busy people get the most out of their lives in the shortest amount of time, through actionable, step-by-step systems that multiply results.
Tom Vander Ark
Committed to helping others learn and build just and sustainable communities. Latest book: Difference Making at the Heart of Learning http://amzn.to/3xaa8KP
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