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School museums
In 1905 the first school museum opened in St. Louis. The opening of school museums allowed students to learn in a more visual way. -
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The History of Instructional Design
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Instructional Films
The first film catalog is released in 1910. Film was the first media device to be used in schools. -
Instructional Radio
Due to an increase in radio broadcast a greater interest in instructional media grew. -
Behavioral Objectives
Ralph Tyler introduced the idea of behavioral objectives that specify specific outcomes to the instructional design. -
World War II
An increased use of audiovisual devices for industry and the military at the start if WWII. -
Media Research
The start of research for the most effective ways to use media in instruction. -
Early Computers
Computers began to be used for instruction at an early date, but weren't for widespread use until the 1980s. -
Programmed Instruction
Programmed instruction began which was essential for the development of the systems approach. -
Instructional Televison
The television was a major advancement in audiovisual media in the 1950s. -
Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
A way to distinguish the fundamental questions within the education system. -
Sputnik
The very first Russian satellite launched. -
Criterion-Referenced Test
This test was created to measure how well an individual can perform a behavior. -
Instructional Design Models
In the early and mid 1960s, all of the concepts that were being developed regarding instruction began to be formed into models and processes. -
Conditions of Learning
Robert Gagne published the book "The Conditions of Learning" detailing various theories of learning and instruction. -
Events of Instruction
In Gangne's book, "The Conditions of Learning" he describes nine different events that he believed must occur during instruction. -
Formative Evaluation
Susan Markle prescribed detailed procedures for evaluating materials both during and after the design process. -
Summative Evaluation
While formative evaluation is done during the design process, summative evaluation looks at the finished product and questions its effectiveness. -
Cognitive Psychology
At the start of the 1980's the study of cognitive psychology grew rapidly. -
Constructivism
During the 1990s, a constructivist mindset began to influence instructional design. -
Internet
In 1995, the internet kickstarted high interest for the use of instruction. This interest continues to grow today. -
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