Case Studies in Instructional Technology and Design

Multimedia cases allow novices and experts to explore issues and practice in instructional design. During the course of study in instructional design, often only a few design projects can be completed. Case studies serve as a valuable supplement, providing students with opportunities to experience and respond to complex practice issues in a variety of professional settings. In the process, students reflect on relevant theories and techniques as they attempt to understand a real problem, develop a response, and consider the potential consequences. Once each year, we sponsor a case event, and invite universities across the country to advance a team. Teams analyze the case, while experts pose probling questions, evaluate case responses, and contribute their own perspectives on the cases.

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A Systematic Approach to Creating and Maintaining Software Documentation  

Problems with the current paradigm. - Difficult to write and hard to use. - Inconsistent between project revisions. - No assurance that effort will pay off for end users. - Not designed to provide high quality responses to queries.

Powell, Allison L., James C. French, John C. Knight. University of Virginia (1996). Presentations>Documentation>Software