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A book/CD-ROM package on how to design and develop computer-based training, demonstrating that the same instructional design process can be used for all media. Examines major types of media that are popular for delivery systems today, showing the benefits and drawbacks of each, and walks through processes of needs assessment, instructional design, development and implementation, and evaluation. Includes many sample forms and checklists. The CD-ROM contains customizable job aids and tools, and demo software. Useful for course developers who are beginning their first multimedia project, as well as experienced designers of large projects. Lee is director of performance technology at American Airlines; Owens is a consultant in multimedia training.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Review
“Finally, the book I have longed for is on the shelf! The second edition of Multimedia-Based Instructional Design, by William W. Lee and Diana L. Owens, is strong on practice, grounded in proven theoretical principles, and chock full of automated tools that make the instructional design process easy to learn and easy to apply.”
—Angela Benson, assistant professor, Department of Human Resource Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

“There are many books about the development of e-Learning but very few that answer the question ‘How do I do it?’ This book provides many answers to that question in a way that demonstrates both the authors’ knowledge of development theory as well as their practical, real-world mastery.”
—Thomas Toth, Certified Macromedia MX 2004 Developer and author, Technology for Trainers, and e-Learning designer and developer


Book Description
Multimedia-Based Instructional Design is a thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling book that provided a complete guide to designing and developing interactive multimedia training. While most training companies develop their training programs in many different technological delivery media—computer-based, web-based, and distance learning technologies—this unique book demonstrates that the same instructional design process can be used for all media. Using just one process reduces cycle time for course development—and also reduces costs.


Book Info
Examines the major types of media that are popular for delivery systems, showing the benefits and drawbacks of each. Insights into other aspects of the development process. A step-by-step guide to completing multimedia projects. DLC: Employees--Training of--Planning.


From the Publisher
“Finally, the book I have longed for is on the shelf! The second edition of Multimedia-Based Instructional Design, by William W. Lee and Diana L. Owens, is strong on practice, grounded in proven theoretical principles, and chock full of automated tools that make the instructional design process easy to learn and easy to apply.”
--Angela Benson, assistant professor, Department of Human Resource Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign “There are many books about the development of e-Learning but very few that answer the question ‘How do I do it?’ This book provides many answers to that question in a way that demonstrates both the authors’ knowledge of development theory as well as their practical, real-world mastery.”
--Thomas Toth, Certified Macromedia MX 2004 Developer and author, Technology for Trainers, and e-Learning designer and developer


From the Inside Flap
Multimedia-Based Instructional Design is a thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling book that provided a complete guide to designing and developing interactive multimedia training. While most training companies develop their training programs in many different technological delivery media–computer-based, web-based, and distance learning technologies–this unique book demonstrates that the same instructional design process can be used for all media.

Using just one process reduces cycle time for course development–and also reduces costs. A practical resource, this book is structured as a step-by-step action handbook that presents activities and the associated steps required for completing a successful project. This new edition includes many improved and new automated tools on a CD-ROM, updates on standard practices, new content, and case studies and demonstrations. Multimedia-Based Instructional Design, Second Edition, offers a clear presentation of the instructional design methodology and its concise link to technology-based training and a wealth of new information and tools, including: The automated Project Management Tool that helps track instructional design activities and tasks through hyperlinked access to Xegy™–a new tool to focus business intelligence and drive performance An automated version of the books Media Analysis and Objectives Analysis Tools New chapters on issue analysis, developing an evaluation strategy, and creating an evaluation plan A new, more robust tool for evaluating e-learning software A CD-ROM filled with tools and customizable worksheets, a virtual classroom, and a demonstration of a Learning Management System

Written for trainers, consultants, and instructional designers, this second edition of Multimedia-Based Instructional Design includes a surplus of customizable and reproducible worksheets, checklists, and job aids.


From the Back Cover
A New Edition of the Book that Turned the Training World Upside Down Just as the groundbreaking first edition of Multimedia-Based Instructional Design offered a complete guide to designing and developing interactive multimedia training, the second edition is filled with relevant new content, automated tools on the CD-ROM, updates on standards, and current case studies and demonstrations. Praise for the second edition of Multimedia-Based Instructional Design "Finally, the book I have longed for is on the shelf! The second edition of Multimedia-Based Instructional Design, by William W. Lee and Diana L. Owens, is strong on practice, grounded in proven theoretical principles, and chock-full of automated tools that make the instructional design process easy to learn and easy to apply." –Angela Benson, assistant professor, Department of Human Resource Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign "There are many books about the development of e-Learning but very few that answer the question ‘How do I do it?’ This book provides many answers to that question in a way that demonstrates both the authors’ knowledge of development theory as well as their practical, real-world mastery." –Thomas Toth, Certified Macromedia MX 2004 Developer; author, Technology for Trainers; and e-Learning designer and developer


About the Author
William W. Lee is director of educational research and development at the National Headquarters of the American Heart Association in Dallas, Texas, providing leadership and consulting in the integration of technology into training as well as the design, development, and evaluation of training. Dr. Lee teaches at the University of Texas at Dallas in the Department of Management and Professional Development and the University of Oklahoma in its Professional Development Department. He is a well-known speaker at regional, national, and international conferences and was the 1997 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Dallas, Texas, chapter of ASTD and the Penn State University College of Education Alumni Association Leadership and Service Award for his writing and speaking.

Diana L. Owens is a consultant and principle owner of Training Consulting Softek, an independently owned company specializing in multimedia training development that has worked with clients such as Verizon Telecommunications, EDS, American Airlines, Blockbuster Video, and TGI Friday’s Corporation, among others. Owens was previously employed by EDS, Action Systems, Multimedia Learning, Inc., CAE Link, and the U.S. Air Force.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Just as the groundbreaking first edition of Multimedia-Based Instructional Design offered a complete guide to designing and developing interactive multimedia training, the second edition is filled with relevant new content, automated tools on the CD-ROM, updates on standards, and current case studies and demonstrations. Multimedia-Based Instructional Design is a thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling book that provided a complete guide to designing and developing interactive multimedia training. While most training companies develop their training programs in many different technological delivery media -- computer-based, web-based, and distance learning technologies -- this unique book demonstrates that the same instructional design process can be used for all media. Using just one process reduces cycle time for course development -- and also reduces costs.

A practical resource, this book is structured as a step-by-step action handbook that presents activities and the associated steps required for completing a successful project. This new edition includes many improved and new automated tools on a CD-ROM, updates on standard practices, new content, and case studies and demonstrations. Multimedia-Based Instructional Design, Second Edition, offers a clear presentation of the instructional design methodology and its concise link to technology-based training and a wealth of new information and tools. Written for trainers, consultants, and instructional designers, this second edition of Multimedia-Based Instructional Design includes a surplus of customizable and reproducible worksheets, checlists, and job aids.

SYNOPSIS

Multimedia-Based Instructional Design is a thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling book that provided a complete guide to designing and developing interactive multimedia training. While most training companies develop their training programs in many different technological delivery media—computer-based, web-based, and distance learning technologies—this unique book demonstrates that the same instructional design process can be used for all media.

Using just one process reduces cycle time for course development—and also reduces costs. A practical resource, this book is structured as a step-by-step action handbook that presents activities and the associated steps required for completing a successful project. This new edition includes many improved and new automated tools on a CD-ROM, updates on standard practices, new content, and case studies and demonstrations. Multimedia-Based Instructional Design, Second Edition, offers a clear presentation of the instructional design methodology and its concise link to technology-based training and a wealth of new information and tools, including: The automated Project Management Tool that helps track instructional design activities and tasks through hyperlinked access to Xegy™—a new tool to focus business intelligence and drive performance An automated version of the book’s Media Analysis and Objectives Analysis Tools New chapters on issue analysis, developing an evaluation strategy, and creating an evaluation plan A new, more robust tool for evaluating e-learning software A CD-ROM filled with tools and customizable worksheets, a virtual classroom, and a demonstration of a Learning Management System