The Gerlach and Ely Design Model
The effectiveness of the Gerlach & Ely model of instruction, first introduced in 1971, has proven its value in the intervening decades. Designed by Vernom S. Gerlach and Donald P. Ely, this model…
Kirkpatrick Model: Four Levels of Learning Evaluation
The Kirkpatrick Model is probably the best known model for analyzing and evaluating the results of training and educational programs. It takes into account any style of training, both informal or formal, to determine…
Definitions of Educational Technology
Educational Technology What is educational technology? There are a variety of definitions of educational technology. What is instructional design and technology? The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT): Educational technology is the study…
Educational Technology: Associations & Organizations
This page provides links to professional associations and organizations in the field of educational technology. Educational & Instructional Technology Organizations Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Society of the Learning Sciences…
Online Masters In Educational Technology Programs
This list includes the 12 best fully online educational technology master degree programs based primarily on a survey of more than 50 industry experts. Generally, these programs are designed to meet the needs of professionals who…
Kemp Design Model
This article describes the Kemp Instructional Design Model (also referred to as the “Morrison, Ross, and Kemp Model”), and also seeks to offer insight into some of the potential advantages of utilizing this…
Backward Design
What is backward design? The first step to producing quality online, blended or face-t0-face courses is quality course design. The most common approach to course design is to begin with a consideration of…
Instructional Design Models and Theories
An instructional design model provides guidelines to organize appropriate pedagogical scenarios to achieve instructional goals. Instructional design can be defined as the practice of creating instructional experiences to help facilitate learning most effectively. Driscoll & Carliner (2005) states that “…
Dick and Carey Instructional Model
Instructional models can vary widely. While some may focus on how to make the lesson plans and others focus on the delivery of the content itself, the Dick and Carey instructional design model…
ASSURE: Instructional Design Model
ASSURE is an instructional design model that has the goal of producing more effective teaching and learning. “ASSURE” is an acronym that stands for the various steps in the model. The following is…