Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Needs to Evolve — from Brandon-Hall.com by Tom Werner

From Tom:

The two most interesting pieces of data from the ASTD and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study entitled Instructional Systems Design: Today and in the Future (free download to ASTD members) are:

  • 88.7 percent of respondents agree that, “There will be a greater emphasis to support “learning at the moment of need” using expert systems, electronic performance support systems (EPSS ), etc.”
  • 41 percent agree that traditional ISD does not prepare designers for today’s
    learning environments

Description of report:

Instructional Systems Design: Today and in the Future explores how instructional systems design (ISD) is adapting to the current, fast-changing learning environment and the uncertain future. The learning environment is constantly evolving, with companies’ operations expanding globally; learners coming from increasingly diverse backgrounds and cultures; and technological advancements constantly changing the ways in which learning occurs.

Developing effective programs has always been a challenge: Most companies have ISD programs that are, at best, moderately effective in achieving both learning and business goals. The changes in the world of learning also mean most companies need to be better positioned for the future, modifying the priorities of ISD professionals who will need to add skills and competencies to their repertoire.

This report includes valuable results and recommendations to help executives and ISD professionals make strategic decisions about ISD within their organization-for today and the future.