Educating Learning Technology Designers

<p>What knowledge and skills do designers of learning technologies need? What is the best way to train them to create high-quality educational technologies? Distilling the wisdom of expert instructors and designers this cutting-edge guide offers a clear accessible balance of theory and practical examples. <br>This cutting-edge guide: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>synthesizes learning instructional design and educational technology perspectives on learning-centered technology — highlighting how interdisciplinary work is driving the fields of the learning sciences and technology design and development</li> <p> </p> <li>offers helpful resources for both faculty and students — including descriptions of a variety of successful courses in learning technology design examples of student work with commentary by instructors and students and discussions of lessons learned in course development</li> <p> </p> <li>includes a To the Student chapter that speaks in plain language about what is exciting and challenging about creating technology for kids</li> </ul><p>Directed to university instructors working with students on developing educational software projects and to managers leading learning technologies development teams this book is a valuable resource for guiding and inspiring the next generation of designers of learning technologies.</p>