This is the second edition of the best-selling book that shows how to get instructional design done fast and get it done right! If you need a basic understanding of what instructional design is and a hands-on, to-the-point method of ensuring that the training and performance interventions you put into place meet the needs of your staff and your organization, this book is for you. It offers a no-nonsense walk through all the steps in the instructional design process and each step is explained in language that is conversational and easy to understand. This new edition addresses such topics as learning analysis, return on investment, and designing asynchronous and synchronous e-learning, as well as a wealth of illustrative examples of storyboards and professional commentary and case studies from professionals in the field.
George M. Piskurich
Business & Management Training & Human Resource Development / Organization Development Training u. Personalentwicklung / Organisationsentwicklung Wirtschaft u. Management
"it is the rare textbook that would become dog-eared from continual use as a reference book long into my career" (Technical Communication, February 2007)"The chapter titled 'Asynchronous E-Learning Design,'is worth the price of the book. George understands thecritical elements in implementing e-learning in an organization andgetting it to stick."
--Bob Bodine, director, Global Development, Medtronic Inc.
"Provides a thorough roadmap for serious instructional designerswho are trying to increase the value of the lessons they arecreating and delivering. . . . this book is a 'must have'."
--Phyllis Wright, director, Training and OrganizationalDevelopment Human Resources, Baylor Health Care System
"For any training director charged with developing a staff, andfor any training staff intent on improving efficiency andeffectiveness of instruction, Rapid Instructional Design byDr. George Piskurich is a must."
--Lynnette Huler, director, Training and OrganizationalDevelopment, The Nash Finch Company
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