Instructional design is a field that seeks to
improve the learning process, making
information more accessible and useful. This
is an increasingly important task given the
expansion of knowledge, our growing
reliance upon information and the rapid
integration of technology in the learning
process.
If you're passionate about education and
enjoy helping others learn and grow, an
instructional design degree might be right
for you. Here are some of the career paths
you may follow if you choose to pursue a
degree in this field.
EDUCATION MEETS TECHNOLOGY
The first computer-based education system was
created in 1960 by Donald L. Bitzer at the University
of Illinois.
Called "Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching
Operations" or PLATO in short, it was the first online
teaching tool and online community. Read more
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A DEGREE
IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN?
