This document discusses the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in instructional design and authentic learning. It defines key terms like instructional design, instructional systems design, and instructional systems design and development. It also outlines several instructional design models like the ADDIE model and Dick and Carey model. The document then discusses authentic learning, which involves using real-world tasks in the classroom to motivate students. Characteristics of authentic learning include open-ended inquiry, discourse, and metacognition. Examples provided of authentic tasks for life science include research projects, experiments, case studies, and creating structures. Overall, the document explores how ICT can be used to help students achieve learning goals through systematic instructional design and