
Using film production techniques to organize the action and procedures of a learning module or asset, especially those that are story or action-driven, is a more agile and much less expensive process compared to the actual production of those assets.įor example, shooting video generally requires multiple people, can be time and location-dependent, and rely on specialized and expensive equipment. We have similar expressions in the ID/LD world: In 1975, JH Harless wrote An Ounce of Analysis is Worth a Pound of Objectives, which asserts knowing your environment, learners, and clearly articulating the instructional problem to be solved will save time and money. It is important to take your time and get the measurement correct before using expensive materials.

Have you ever heard the expression, “Measure twice, cut once?” It is popular among carpenters and other tradespeople because certain aspects of construction are much more expensive than others. Storyboarding, a Classic Skill Also Used in Learning Design


This brief rundown discusses the technologies prospective students can expect to utilize in their careers as instructional designers, especially in organizations that are heavily focused in online or digital learning. Within our eclectic discipline, instructional designers (IDs) use a rather amazing variety of tools to make learning better across many fields and industries.
