Knowledge and skills needed by instructional designers in higher education

• In Event: D&D - Instructional Design

Short Description

This study sought to address the research question: What knowledge and skills are needed by instructional designers in higher education to be successful? We interviewed eight instructional designers from across the United States, all working for institutions of higher education. Using the constant comparative method, we analyzed our data to identify relevant themes. Our results suggest that instructional designers in higher education must have a solid foundation in instructional design and learning theory.

Authors

• Swapna Kumar, University of Florida

• Albert Dieter Ritzhaupt, University of Florida