2. What is Instructional
Technology??
the theory and practice of design,
development, utilization, management,
and evaluation of processes and
resources for learning
3. There are 3 Emphasis Within
Instructional Technology
Administrative Communication
Business Technology
Instructional Technology & Design
4. Inside Administrative
Communication Emphasis
What does it mean?
serves business professionals interested in
pursuing careers in the areas of administration,
communication and/or the development and
training of individuals in government, health and
private sectors
provides individuals with the specialized
knowledge and skills they need to apply today's
technologies toward reaching business/training
goals within their work settings
5. Need A Job??
In any of these areas there will be a job
for you!
Business Administration
Government Agencies
Health care
Non-Profit and Non-Governmental
Organizations
School Administration
6. Overview
Before 1920s:
Instruction was interpreted in the metaphor of exercise, in which the mind was
thought of consist of faculties in need of exercise
1920s:
The emergence of the concepts of objectives, individualized instruction and
mastery learning
1940s:
Emergence of the role of the instructional technologist; formation of the basic
instructional development team: designer, SME and producer calling for
professional development of a new field
1960s:
The broadening of the field of audiovisual instruction to embrace the larger
concept of instructional development and technology
1980s:
Merrill, Li and Jones (1990) discussed the need to develop new models of
instructional design to accommodate the interactive capabilities of this
technology a computers began to be used as tools to automate dome
instructional design tasks
7. Get Involved With Instructional
Technology!!
Agency for Instructional Technology(AIT)
The Agency for Instructional Technology has been a leader in educational
technology since 1962. A nonprofit organization, AIT is one of the largest
providers of instructional TV programs in North America.
American Society for Training Development
American Society for Training and Development is the world's premier
professional association in the field of workplace learning and performance.
Center for Educational Leadership & Technology(CELT)
CELT helps K-12 Leaders develop and implement IT strategies and systems that
truly align technology with the core mission of today's schools=achievement,
accountability, and staff development.
International Society for Performance Improvement(ISPI)
ISPI's mission is to improve the performance of individuals and organizations through the
application of Human Performance Technology. Founded in 1962, the International
Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) is the leading international association
dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace.
