Abstract :
Instructional systems design (ISD) has been frequently criticised as taking too
long to implement, calling for a reduction in cycle time—the time that elapses
between project initiation and delivery. While instructional design research
has historically focused on increasing learner efficiencies, the study of what
instructional designers do to increase efficiency during the design of instruction,
including web-based training, has not yet been fully examined. The
purpose of this qualitative developmental studywas to identify and understand
the methodologies used by experienced instructional designers to increase the
efficiency of the instructional design process. Data were gathered from 11
instructional designers working within two business and industry consulting
firms that provide learning solutions to global clients. Results revealed 47
efficiency methodologies found within the four categories of design model,
instructional design team member roles, instructional design processes and
instructional design tools. Additionally, 14 supporting instructional designer
competencies were found within the category of instructional designer knowledge,
skills and attitudes
