We’ve come a long way from relying on blackboards and storytelling to confer knowledge.
The history of instructional technology (IT) as we know it today can be traced back to the early 20th century, and each ensuing decade brought rapid change in methodology as technology evolved.
Nowadays, instructional designers draw from multiple learning theories and technologies to deliver optimal and customized learning experiences.
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Instructional technology focuses on the tools we use and how we design the learning experience.
Discover educational theories used by instructional designers, and the theorists behind them.
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