Instructional Design: An Overview of Critical Sources (July 2025)

This essay first appeared in the July 2025 issue of Choice (volume 62 | issue 11).

Posted on July 31, 2025 in Bibliographic Essays

Introduction:

Instructional design serves as the backbone of effective education and training across diverse learning environments. From traditional classrooms to corporate training programs and online learning platforms, thoughtfully designed instruction creates the foundation for meaningful learning experiences. This essay provides a comprehensive overview of key resources in instructional design in higher education, offering both historical context and contemporary applications for professionals in the field. This essay is intended for novice higher education instructional designers seeking to build their foundational knowledge and experienced subject-matter educators looking to deepen their understanding of design principles and practices for their courses.

About the Author:

Robyn Hartman is the Information Literacy Librarian in Forsyth Library at Fort Hays State University.

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