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Learning Technology & Tech Observations by Dr. Helen Teague

Dec
21

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Instructional Systems Development ~ 2026 ID Trends

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Instructional Design Components and Inputs

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Upcoming 2026 Instructional Design (ID) trends are predictive for a  transformational shift.
Become familiar with the acronym LXD or Learning Experience Design which is a field transforming process from content creation to strategic learning architecture, where AI-enhanced personalization, Universal Design for Learning principles, and data-infused decision-making replace traditional one-size-fits-all training models. 

 

 

Top Ten Transformational Trends:

Learning Experience Design (LXD) Over Traditional ID – Static eLearning modules and one-size-fits-all training approaches are being replaced by personalized, engaging learning that’s closely aligned with business outcomes eLearning Industry. The focus is on creating learning journeys rather than just delivering content.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Accessibility is being treated as a design philosophy rather than an afterthought eLearning Industry, ensuring courses work across devices and are inclusive for all learners.

AI Evolution Beyond Basics – The field is transitioning from using AI for basic tasks to mastering prompt engineering and creating strategic, data-informed learning experiences eLearning Industry. Some instructional designers are even evolving from AI users to AI builders, partnering with engineers to train specialized language models for education Substack.

From Content Creators to Strategic Learning Architects – The profession is shifting from content creation toward strategic learning architecture, requiring a blend of human-centered design thinking, data-informed decision-making, technical proficiency, and business acumen eLearning Industry. You’ll need to speak the language of ROI and connect learning outcomes to organizational KPIs.

Personalization and Adaptive Learning – AI-powered personalized learning and adaptive technology are creating customized learning paths that replace one-size-fits-all methods Articulate. This includes using data analytics to provide targeted guidance for individual learners.

Microlearning and Competency-Based Education – There’s increasing integration of microlearning and competency-based education as emerging trends Online Learning Consortium, allowing learners to access bite-sized content that fits busy schedules.

Immersive Technologies – VR and AR are enriching learning through simulations that provide virtual hands-on training in realistic environments iSpring Solutions, though implementation is becoming more accessible through 360 videos and mobile-based VR apps rather than expensive hardware.

Data Analytics and Learning Analytics – Success is increasingly measured by business impact, performance improvement, and ROI rather than traditional metrics, with Kirkpatrick’s model moving beyond reaction to behavior change and results eLearning Industry.

Social and Collaborative Learning – There’s emphasis on social learning pathway design that leverages peer teaching and knowledge sharing, along with asynchronous engagement strategies for building community across time zones eLearning Industry.

Spaced Repetition for Retention – Spaced repetition has learners review content at increasing intervals over time, working with how we naturally form long-term memory more efficiently than cramming techniques Articulate.

What’s Shifting Out

Text-heavy, passive learning content and rigid, linear course structures are declining in favor of interactive, hands-on experiences that integrate seamlessly with real-world skills.

For Your Course Design

Given these trends, you might want to consider how you can incorporate personalization, make your content more modular and bite-sized, integrate some level of data tracking for outcomes, and think about the learner journey holistically rather than just content delivery. And definitely think about how AI tools can support your workflow without replacing the human-centered design thinking that’s still essential.

 

“The past went a-way. When faced with a totally new situation, we tend always to attach ourselves to the objects, to the flavor of the most recent past. We look at the present through a rear-view mirror.” ~Marshall McLuhan, The Medium is the Massage

 

First published: December 21, 2024
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Jul
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Portfolio Design and Reflection

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     Portfolios have a wide range of uses, primarily for showcasing work, assessing learning, and fostering self-reflection. Digital portfolios are used by teachers and students to demonstrate skills and accomplishments, by educators to evaluate student progress, and by designers, teachers, and students to showcase their work. 

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Three attributes of Portfolios:
1. Showcase Work and Skills:
  • For Professionals: Portfolios help individuals present their best work to potential employers or clients, demonstrating their capabilities and experience. This is especially useful in creative fields like design, writing, and photography, but also relevant for any profession where showcasing past projects is beneficial. 
  • For Students: Portfolios provide opportunities for students to collect and present their best work, demonstrating their learning journey, problem-solving skills and growth over time. Portfolios can be used for self-assessment, presentations, and to showcase their skills to teachers, parents, and future educational institutions or employers. 
  • For Artists and Designers: Portfolios showcase creative work, allowing potential clients or collaborators to assess artistic style and skill, and demonstrate instructional design (Visser, 2010).
2. Assessment and Evaluation:
  • In Education: Portfolios serve as a powerful tool for formative and summative assessment, allowing educators to evaluate student learning, identify areas for improvement, and track progress over time.
3. Fostering Self-Reflection and Metacognition:
  • For K-12 Students: Portfolios encourage self-reflection, allowing students to analyze their work, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and set goals for future learning. 
  • For Educational Professionals and Graduate Students: Reflecting on their work in a portfolio can help individuals identify areas where they can improve and plan for professional development. Reflection is often characterized as either reflection-in-action or reflection-on-action (Schon, 2011; 2017).
  • In Professional Settings: Portfolios can be used to assess an individual’s professional development, identify strengths and weaknesses, and track their growth in areas like communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates portfolios are useful for assessing skills like professionalism, continuous professional development, and critical thinking, which are difficult to assess through traditional methods. 
     Portfolios are versatile tools used for showcasing work, assessing learning, fostering self-reflection, and featuring differentiated instruction. Portfolios are valuable for individuals across various fields, including education, the arts, and finance, enabling teachers and students to demonstrate their skills, track progress, and celebrate learning and design.
                                                                   References
Schön, D. A. (2011; 2017). The reflective practitioner: How professionals think in action. Routledge.
Visser, W. (2010). Schön: Design as a reflective practice. HAL Open Science Collection, (2), 21-25.

Mar
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Nerd Research Minute – March 1 (ID w/Beaton’s)

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A Key Research-based principle for instructional design:
Beaton’s five key design principles of student-centered learning

Perceived interplay between flexible learning spaces and teaching, learning and student wellbeing.

Update: August 16, 2020: This paper cited Baeten as Beaton. The correct spelling does indeed appear to be Baeten. 

Abstract

In recognition of the evolving learning needs of twenty-first century school students, changes to teaching practices and the incorporation of technology are increasingly accompanied by modifications to the built classroom environment. Typically rows of desk and chairs are replaced with a range of furniture that can be configured in various ways to facilitate teaching and learning. This article explores the perceived relationship between these flexible learning spaces and teaching, learning and wellbeing outcomes. The perceptions and experiences of 12 school principals, 35 teachers and 85 students from four primary and four secondary schools in Australia were examined. Flexible learning spaces were reported to facilitate student-centred pedagogy and selfregulation, collaboration, and student autonomy and engagement. Modified spaces were reportedly more enjoyable, comfortable and inclusive and allowed greater interaction. The findings are discussed in light of Beaton’s five key design principles of student-centred learning environments to explore the connection between the physical classroom environment and teaching and learning. Self-Determination Theory is used to interpret how elements of the physical space facilitate the creation of a social environment that encourages greater motivation to learn and increases student wellbeing. The research contributes to an understanding of how flexible learning spaces are used and with what effect, thereby addressing a present gap in the literature.

Keywords

Autonomy Collaboration Engagement Learning environment Physical environment Student-centered Well-being

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10984-017-9254-9

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Dec
8

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Weekend Ed. Quote ~ December 8

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The importance of instructional design for learning:

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Instructional designers carry out “the practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources” (Januszewski & Molenda, 2007).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citation: Boling, E., Alangari, H., Hajdu, I. M., Guo, M., Gyabak, K., Khlaif, Z., Kizilboga, R., Tomita, K., Alsaif, M., Lachheb, A., Bae, H., Ergulec, F., Zhu, M., Basdogan, M., Buggs, C., Sari, A. and Techawitthayachinda, R. “. (2017), Core Judgments of Instructional Designers in Practice. Perf Improvement Qrtly, 30: 199–219. doi:10.1002/piq.21250

 

 

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