• Read the syllabus;
• Purchase the required textbook;
• Describe what an Instructional designer does in the workplace;
• Compare and contrast the most prevalent ISD models.

Please listen to this presentation

Please read
The syllabus - familiarize yourself with the assignments, readings, etc.

Please review these presentations:
Welcome Video (~2.5 Minutes)

Instructional Design Overview (~ 11:30 min, 32.6MB)(right click to download)

Get the required textbooks:

Dick, W., Carey, L., & Carey, J. O. (2009). The systematic design of instruction.  (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Merrill Make sure you have the 7th edition!... copyright 2009

Required Supplemental Book (to be used thought the program):

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Instructional Design Alumni Interviews (UMBC)
Instructional Design Rules of Thumb - Learning from the Pros - Part 1
Instructional Design Rules of Thumb - Learning from the Pros - Part 2

"Kick off" session - Thursday May 10 6:00PM EST