Concept Map
For this project, I developed a concept map to illustrate my comprehension of essential concepts regarding current trends and challenges in instructional technology.
Tools Used
Miro and Canva
Time Spent
About 12 hours from the initial design to the final product
Project Overview
For this assignment, I created a concept map using Miro to represent my understanding of a current instructional design trend in the textbook, Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology.
I chose the trend, "Changing Conceptions of Design". First, I explored various concept mapping tools, familiarizing myself with Miro’s features and usability. I then identified 3-5 key concepts related to this trend, along with 2-3 subtopics under each major idea. I considered the implications of these concepts on instructional technology, outlining the impact each one has on the field. I also provided examples for each concept, drawing from both the course resources and my own experiences. Using Miro, I organized these ideas visually, ensuring the map effectively communicated the relationships between the concepts.
Key Concepts
Existing Conception of Design
Inconsistent use of "design"
Persistence of scientific principles
Design is viewed as a step in process-centric models (ex. ADDIE)
Questioning the View of Design
Integration of practitioner perspectives
Art versus science
Viewing design as a tradition
Evolution of Tools and Perspectives
Adaptation from other fields
Variability in design approaches
Disconnect between theory and practice
Principles and Human-Centered Design
Aesthetics and empathy
Emphasis on designer’s character and agency
Instructional design is a set of principles
Bridging the Gaps in Emerging Views
Define the parameters of judgment and action in design
Embracing uncertainty as a core design competency
Understanding of actual instruction is a viable area of study
