The Sage Handbook of Higher Education Instructional Design

Safary Wa-Mbaleka, Baiyun Chen, Gianina-Estera Petre, Aimee deNoyelles

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Year: 2025
• Print ISBN: 9781529687521
• eBook ISBN: 9781036201784
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Higher Education

With contributions from leading experts and emerging voices in the field, The Sage Handbook of Higher Education Instructional Design is an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in the evolving practice of instructional design in higher education. This handbook explores innovative applications and provides comprehensive guidance on integrating instructional design principles across diverse educational contexts. It highlights how design innovations can address the unique challenges of higher education and contribute to enhancing learning experiences.

This handbook is essential for instructional designers, team leaders, university students, online education leaders, researchers, faculty, and support personnel. It covers a wide range of institutions and program formats, including online, face-to-face, blended, and hybrid environments. By focusing on the practicalities of instructional design, this handbook prepares educators and designers to adapt to the dynamic conditions of modern higher education.

Whether you are directly involved in instructional design or seeking to understand its impact on higher education, this handbook offers valuable insights and practical guidance to navigate and excel in this evolving field.

Section 1: Foundations of Higher Education Instructional Design
Section 2: Instructional Design Theories and Models
Section 3: Practical Strategies and Methods
Section 4: Instructional Design Scenarios
Section 5: Curriculum-Level Issues
Section 6: Instructional Technology Tools
Section 7: Research in Higher Education Instructional Design

 

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Acknowledgements
• Acknowledgements
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Notes on Editors and Contributors
• Section I General Foundations of Higher Education Instructional Design
• 1 Introduction to Higher Education Instructional Design
• 2 What Instructional Designers Do
• 3 Understanding and Addressing Common Instructional Design Challenges and Misconceptions
• 4 Instructional Design for Face-to-Face and Online Courses: Challenges and Considerations
• 5 Pedagogic, Economic, Social, and Political Dimensions of Instructional Design
• Section II Theoretical Foundations of Instructional Design
• 6 Historical Foundations of Instructional Design in Higher Education
• 7 Instructional Design Theory, Equity, and Inclusion
• 8 Leading Instructional Design Models in Higher Education
• 9 Bloom’s Taxonomy: A Proposed Application to Instructional Design
• Section III Practical Foundations of Higher Education Instructional Design
• 10 Learners’ Needs Analysis in Instructional Design
• 11 Contextual and Technology Needs Analysis in Instructional Design
• 12 Keeping Teaching in Mind in Course Design
• 13 Quality Assurance in Higher Education Instructional Design
• 14 Fostering Inclusion, Accessibility, Equity, and Diversity in Instructional Design
• 15 Copyright, Intellectual Property, and Fair Use in Course Design
• 16 Leadership in Higher Education Instructional Design
• 17 Faculty and Staff Involved in Instructional Design: Collaboration Challenges and Best Practices
• Section IV Higher Education Instructional Design at the Course Level
• 18 Quality Instructional Design Standards at the Course Level
• 19 Designing Course Goals
• 20 Course Syllabus Design for Face-to-Face, Hybrid, and Online Classes
• 21 Designing an Online Course
• 22 Designing a Flipped Class
• 23 Designing a Hybrid Class: Blending Face-to-Face and Online Instructional Formats
• 24 Designing a MOOC
• 25 Designing a Microcredential Course
• 26 Textbook and Other Content Selection
• 27 Designing Formative Assessments
• 28 Designing Summative Assessments
• 29 Designing an Online Course Module
• 30 Designing Quality Online Discussions
• Section V Higher Education Instructional Design and the Curriculum
• 31 Quality Assurance in Designing an Online Program: The Instructional Design Perspective
• 32 Partnership Between Subject-Matter Experts and Instructional Designers: Frameworks, Models, and Practice
• 33 Instructional Design That Fosters Online Learning Community
• 34 Instructional Design for Mobile Learning
• 35 Designing Content for Learners With Disabilities
• 36 Fostering Academic Integrity in Instructional Design
• 37 Designing Adaptive Learning for Higher Education: A Comprehensive ADDIE Approach
• 38 Designing Face-to-Face versus Online Practicums and Labs
• Section VI Technology and Higher Education Instructional Design
• 39 Instructional Design Technology: Tools, Principles, and Practice
• 40 Learning Management System Features That Guide Instructional Design
• 41 Information and Communication Technology Tools That Support Instructional Design
• 42 Designing Instructional Digital Media in Higher Education: A Guide for Instructional Designers
• 43 Integrating Social Media in Teaching and Learning
• 44 Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning
• 45 Artificial Intelligence Considerations in Instructional Design
• Section VII Research in Higher Education Instructional Design
• 46 Current Research Trends in Higher Education Instructional Design
• 47 Designing and Conducting Research in Higher Education Instructional Design
• 48 Using Data Analytics to Inform Higher Education Instructional Design
• 49 Investigating Learners’ Experiences to Improve Instructional Design
• 50 Future Research and Practice in Higher Education Instructional Design
• Index