Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers
Format:Paperback
Publisher:American Society for Training & Development
Published:25th May '23
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Instructional design pro Megan Torrance addresses the importance of instructional designers accessing and applying learning and performance data—from how to design learning experiences with data collection in mind to how to use the data to improve and evaluate those experiences.
With the advance of new learning technologies and data specifications, instructional designers have access to more and richer data sources than ever before. With that comes the question of what to do with the data. While most data and analytics books focus on their application for measurement and evaluation and assume a prior baseline understanding of what learning data and analytics mean, Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers delves into the foundational concepts that will enable instructional designers and L&D professionals to use data in their roles.
Split into two parts, the book first defines key data and analytics terms, data specifications, learning metrics, and statistical concepts. It then lays out a framework for using learning data for planning how to gather data and to building scale and maturity in your data operations. Megan reassures readers that basic math skills with some computer assistance is what you’ll need to get going. So set aside any math anxiety!
Through a “If I can see it, I can be it” approach to learning data and analytics, the book blends practical what-is and how-to content with real-world examples and longer case studies from practitioners. Chapters conclude with opportunities for you to put these techniques to work right away, whether you are in a data-rich environment already, or whether you are just getting started and working on hypotheticals.
“Through real world stories and easy to understand examples, Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers answers why L&D professionals should care about data instrumentation and analytics, and how to leverage data in their work. It covers foundational concepts and provides a practical framework for using workplace learning data. This books is a timely resource that removes the mystique around data-informed decision-making in learning and development. Every L&D professional should read this book.”
—Jim Goodell, Editor, Learning Engineering Toolkit; Chair, the IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee
“Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers is a unique and important title for talent development professionals to understand the tidal shift under way in the industry. Megan's depth of experience and expertise in the space is unparalleled, and her readers will benefit from this experience and learn from her work and detailed examples shared here. Megan has created an important book for the learning and development community with Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers. The dawn of big data in learning is here, and this book will prepare you and your team for the new tools, processes, and business strategies that accompany it.”
—Chad Udell, Chief Strategy Officer, Float and SparkLearn
“Approachable and insightful! Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers reads like a conversation with your smartest friend, and when you finish, you’ll have the confidence and know-how to begin using these powerful tools in practice.”
—Sae Schatz, PhD, Co-Founder of Bedrock Learning; Former Director, Defense Department’s Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative
“Today's informational revolution demands that instructional designers are more versatile than ever before. As a very early practitioner of emerging learning analytics technologies, I am often asked ‘Where do I start?’ Right here, with this book, is now my go-to answer."
—Brian Floyd, Learning Architect
"A practical guide for L&D professionals that are looking for approaches to leverage analytics from learning and training data, supported with real-world stories to help guide success. This book pulls together years of blogs, case studies, and project outcomes to help provide structure around how to use xAPI."
—Chris Tompkins, Director of Sales, Rustici Software
ISBN: 9781953946447
Dimensions: unknown
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240 pages