As "a self-correcting, systems approach that seeks to apply scientifically derived principles to the planning, design, creation, implementation, and evaluation of effective and efficient instruction", instructional development travels a long path since the beginning of this century. From the "big picture" of E. L. Thorndike, the learning contract of Frederic Burk to The Conditions of Learning of Robert Gagne, various teaching strategies and learning styles; from the training films during the World War II to microcomputers and multimedia technology, instructional development (technology) makes a great contribution not only to school instruction but also to career training. We can say it develops a new era in educational history.
This web is designed to synthesize the learning theories and theorists derived from bahaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism and experiential learning based on the information of the textbook of ITEC 800 and other online resources.