Instructional Design in Higher Education: Defining an Evolving Field

July 30, 2018

This white paper provides an overview of the growing field of instructional design in higher education, from why the field is growing to how designers are functioning in their role. While the practice of instructional design dates to the 1940s (O’Malley, 2017), there is still much to be defined with respect to the role of instructional designers in higher education and what instructional designers are doing to meet the needs of higher education faculty and students.

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Based in Aberdeen Maryland, Immersive 3D LLC (i3d) is a privately held, veteran owned enterprise. The games of Immersive 3D LLC are cross-platform applications to help teachers demonstrate STEM concepts. The games are designed for teachers and parents introducing science concepts such as Scientific Method.Learning technologies are quickly evolving. Immersive 3D stays ahead of the curve by creating innovative ways to deliver new and unique learning experiences using the latest software and hardware technologies. I3d games are available on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets including VR on Samsung devices. Open worlds are available online to offer a free resource for multi-play collaboration.

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