Recently, one of my students (Jorge Oceja) made an interesting comment about Web 2.0 and the instructional design community. In his opinon, most graduate level instructional design programs, and the experts in the field in general, are neglecting to recognize the importance of Web 2.0 in the design, development, and delivery of instruction. He also argues that most graduate level ISD programs are irrelevant because they are not integrating Web 2.0 into the curriculum or researching how it fits in the scheme of current ISD models.
Check out Jay Cross’ YouTube video on Informal Learning and Web 2.0.
What do you think? Do current ISD models articulate instruction for a Web 2.0 world?
More food:
Is ID dead?
http://www.pontydysgu.org/2008/10/is-instructional-design-dead/
By: corazondesilicio on November 11, 2008
at 6:32 pm
If people learn more from informal learning why not formalize informal learning.
By: shijina on November 21, 2008
at 1:33 am
I guess people “formally” engage in informal learning in communities of practice… However, I wonder if true learning is occurring or if individuals are only exchanging information/ideas. Wouldn’t informal learners need some training in instructional design or teaching to actually “learn/teach” in informal settings?
By: cjpman on November 21, 2008
at 3:34 am
If you formalize informal learning it will lose most of its defining characteristics. That’s why things are difficult…
I think that the key is to dig up the hidden knowledge that occurs within organizations by using the right paths and tools.
By: corazondesilicio on November 25, 2008
at 8:55 pm