instructional design
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl dɪˈzaɪn/ · in·struc·tion·al de·sign
noun
- A systematic process for analyzing learning needs and creating instructional materials, activities, and assessments to facilitate effective learning. The university hired a team of instructional designers to revamp the online courses for better student engagement.
- The academic field that studies theories, models, and methods for planning, developing, and evaluating educational experiences. She earned a master's degree in instructional design to specialize in corporate training programs.
Synonyms
curriculum developmentinstructional engineeringlearning designeducational designinstructional systems designcourse designpedagogical designtraining design
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase "instructional design" gained prominence in the 1960s with the rise of the U.S. military's Instructional Systems Development (ISD) model, which later influenced modern e‑learning practices.