Instructional Technology- Domain of Development

Print Media
Audiovisual Media
Electronic Media
Integrated Media

The development phase of instructional design addresses the tools and processes used to create instructional material. “The development phase is the process of authoring and producing the materials needed to meet the objectives (AECT 2001).

In essence the theories and strategies are translated into a physical instructional product and process of materials and delivery methods, assessment items, and instructor information (instructional package). Practitioners create a complete instructional package which contains all instructional materials (media) from pre instruction through assessments as required by the instructional strategies specifications composed in the design phase. Also needed is course management information for the instructor. Practitioners may choose to use existing materials or develop their own. The development of materials is usually a collaborative process involving a team of individuals with specific expertise working together under the guidance of an instructional technologist or project manager. The major steps in development are:

Planning: (examples: writing scripts, web page story boards, etc…)
Production: (examples: creating audio visuals, tests, etc.)
Evaluation (formative) - Feedback- Revision process: (is especially important to the development phase in order to fine tune the effectiveness of materials developed)

Sub-Domains:

With the onset of the digital age and computer/internet capabilities, instructional designers and developers have a rapidly increasing menu of media technologies available for creating instructional materials. These can be grouped into four general categories:

Print Media- two dimensional printed materials which are visual based, static (not interactive) and linear (pre set sequence of content). Examples include books, pictures, and diagrams.

Audiovisual Media- presentations of content utilizing learner’s audio and visual senses which are typically static and linear. Examples include TV, films, slides, etc.

Electronic Media- Print or Audiovisual media which is delivered utilizing computer based technology such as CBI (computer based instruction), CBT (computer based training) or CAI (computer aided instruction). Can be static or interactive and may allow learner to control sequence of content (non-linear).

Integrated Media- refers to combinations of above three types of media (multimedia) which can be delivered or presented via the internet. Integrated media offers a wide range of capabilities for content, accessibility, and increased abilities for learner control and interactivity (dynamic).

Practitioners should consider type and condition of learning as well as budget, time and resource constraints when selecting various mediums.

Demonstration of Development Competencies in linked artifacts:

Domain Of Development
Instructional Technology Competencies	Artifact:-Module	Rational for Inclusion
Develop projected and non-projected graphic instructional materials	MIT 500 Self Instruction Module for Tracheostomy Suctioning: Instructional Module MIT 513 Computer Based Instruction for Seizure Management: Instructional module Instructional Module Viewing requires download of free Nueron viewer. Click Here to download and install.	Instructional modules include graphic instructional materials that were newly developed based on learner needs and instructional strategies.
Demonstrate ability to produce audio scripts and audiotapes	MIT 500 Self Instruction Module for Tracheostomy Suctioning: Instructional Module	Instructional module includes audio instructions which were scripted and recorded for inclusion.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of perception and visual learning applicable to the design and production of photographic instructional materials	MIT 500 Self Instruction Module for Tracheostomy Suctioning: Instructional Module	Instructional module includes many originally developed photographs.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer utilization practices and the ability to apply them in instructional settings including: computer literacy, software selection and evaluation, instructional management, hypermedia development and distance learning	MIT 500 Self Instruction Module for Tracheostomy Suctioning: Instructional Module MIT 513 Computer Based Instruction for Seizure Management: Instructional Module Instructional Module Viewing requires download of free Neuron viewer. Click Here to download and install.	Instructional modules were developed as computer and web based for self instruction requirements. Software utilized was Microsoft FrontPage (web) and Toolbook (interactive CBI)
Design and produce computer-based instruction, including drill-and-practice and tutorial programs	MIT 500 Self Instruction Module for Tracheostomy Suctioning: Instructional Module MIT 513 Computer Based Instruction for Seizure Management: Instructional Module Instructional Module Viewing requires download of free Neuron viewer. Click Here to download and install.	Instructional modules are computer based and include self assessment tools in a strategic sequence throughout.
Design and produce interactive multimedia systems	MIT 513 Computer Based Instruction for Seizure Management: Instructional Module Instructional Module Viewing requires download of free Neuron viewer. Click Here to download and install.	Interactive instructional module developed utilizing Toolbook software.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to design and produce self-instructional modules, training manuals, instructor's guides, and job aids	MIT 500 Self Instruction Module for Tracheostomy Suctioning: Instructional Module MIT 513-Computer Based Instruction for Seizure Management: Instructional Module Instructional Module Viewing requires download of free Neuron viewer. Click Here to download and install.	Instructional modules were developed as computer and web based for self instruction requirements as identified in learner and environmental analysis.
Design and produce mediated instruction	MIT 500 Self Instruction Module for Tracheostomy Suctioning: Instructional Module MIT 513 Computer Based Instruction for Seizure Management: Instructional Module Instructional Module Viewing requires download of free Neuron viewer. Click Here to download and install.	Instructional modules include text, audio, audio/video, and graphic representations.