Pearson eText for The Systematic Design of Instruction -- Instant Access, 8th Edition

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• Designed to aid learning in several important ways:
  • The intuitive chapter organization explains each step in the design process through easily understandable sections that include: 1) Objectives, 2) Background, 3) Concepts, 4) Examples, 5) Case Study, 6) Summary, 7) Practice, and 8) Feedback.
  • Each chapter leads readers through a step of the model, presenting research carefully illustrated with a wide range of academic and business applications.
  • Contemporary design examples help students' link current theoretical concepts to practical applications.
  • Sample rubrics and exercises provide tools for designing instruction to connect theory to real-life applications.
  • Annotated references amplify and reinforce each concept in the instructional design process.
• Emphasizes learning by doing: Practical applications and instructional supports throughout the book include:
  • A serial case study example for adult learners in a university setting
  • A complete case study in the Appendices detailing the products of design and development activities for each step in the model for a school curriculum goal on writing composition.
• Provides comprehensive learning support through extensive practice and feedback, examples of applications, and the running case study.
• Provides preparation for current instructional design environments through this edition's updating and new content (See the New to This Edition section for details.)
• Focuses on attention to learning, portable digital devices, and transfer of learning to the performance context.
• Provides rubrics for evaluating products and/or procedures for each step in the model.

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• Share highlights and notes with students. Add your personal teaching style to important topics, call out need-to-know information, or clarify difficult concepts directly in the eText.
• Access reading analytics. Use the dashboard to gain insight into how students are working in their eText to plan more effective instruction in and out of class.
• Schedule readings. Add due dates so that students know exactly what to read to come to class prepared.
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• NEW - Listen and learn. Play the full eText audiobook on the go or at home. (Available with select titles.)
• Engage learners with compelling media. Videos and animations bring key concepts to life, helping students place what they are reading into context. (Available with select titles.)
• UPDATED - Let students check their understanding. Flashcards help students review key terms and concepts. Students can use pre-built flashcards or create their own to study how they like. (Available with select titles.)