As an Instructional Designer, there are components that should be considered when creating a course. The goal, skill level of the participants, materials needed, and so forth. When thinking the participant, it is important to think of the learning process. In today's blog, I have gathered a few resources that could be used to aid in the understanding and ways to create based on the learning process. Most are professional communities and would require you to become a member.
The first resource I found is the International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS). This professional society offers great dialogue, networking, reading or presenting of scientific work all to further the understanding of learning. With members from across six continents and various fields of study, this is an excellent way to stay abreast of current trends, innovations, changes in methodologies, and scientific gains from a wide variety of perspectives. Not to mention the journals and the conference series that they offer.
Another resource that I found to be helpful is the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Broken into variety of divisions, AECT aims to improve instruction via technology. Each division offers its own unique forum to address, participate, and to learn. You will also find a place to network, to find best practices, and current trends within each division. This professional community offers various journals and events to keep members informed.
Looking to find out more on how one learns in an educational setting? Then the website Educational Psychology Interactive is a great start. This website offers a smorgasbord of links gearedtowards educational psychology. You can search through links for websites, reading materials, videos, or just search through by topic.
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