What is Instructional Design?

It is the process used to create instruction and how to improve student learning by utilizing technology and multimedia tools to create an analysis of learning needs and to develop systematic materials for learning. This website also explains Instructional Design Models such as:
• ADDIE Model
• Rapid Prototyping
• Iterative Design
• Discovery Learning
• Cognitive Apprenticeship

I think that this is good information because it can support our learning processes and we will be ale to learn more about Instructional Design from three notable Instructional Designers. Instructional Designers do work in many settings which may include commercial businesses, government agencies, and academic environments. The areas of focus of instructional designers are varied due to the settings in which they may work in.

http://www.instructionaldesign.org

Career Training Grants by President Obama

This post discusses President Obama's 2011 educational budget proposal request to Congress. This will support the training of students who seek to advance skills through college educational experiences or through certification trainings. I think that this information is important because many students depend on financial aid or scholarship grant funds to assist them to pay for tuition and required educational supply expenses. Obama intends to request $1.35 Billion dollars from Congress in 2011.
http://www.obamaoneducation.com