Instructional Design

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Instructional Design is the field of creating learning resources that improve comprehension and application.

Those who create these resources are called instructional designers (IDs).

Instruction Design includes several models that outline the design process. A few examples include:

Using an instructional design framework allows IDs to carefully identify the needs of their learners while determining the best methods and tools for achieving the desired learning outcomes. 

Related to: instructional system design, ADDIE

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