Instructional Design (also called Instructional Systems Design (ISD)) is the practice of maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency and appeal of instruction and other learning experiences. The process consists broadly of determining the current state and needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and creating some “intervention” to assist in the transition. Ideally the process is informed by pedagogically and andragogically (adult learning) tested theories of learning and may take place in student-only, teacher-led or community-based settings. The outcome of this instruction may be directly observable and scientifically measured or completely hidden and assumed. There are many instructional design models but many are based on the ADDIE model with the phases analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. As a field, instructional design is historically and traditionally rooted in cognitive and behavioral psychology.
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Moodle
What is a Moodle LMS ? – Learning Management System (LMS), Open Source, Australian Made, used around the world, translated into 75 languages and used in 175 countries, around 41,670 known Moodle sites around the world, 18.9 million users, and growing fast. Largest Learning Management System in New Zealand, even the NZ Taxation Office using it. Read more about moodle stats http://moodle.org/stats/
