Final Reflection

As I reflect on my experience in IT 8000, Foundations of Instructional Design and Technology, it is evident that I have successfully evolved my knowledge of my major.  Initially, I have reread my first blog post, which contained my first interpretation of the field of Instructional Design and Technology: "Personally, I define instructional design and technology as the design and implementation of unique learning experiences through technology and systems."

After this course, I feel that I have expanded my definition and understanding of the field to include the fact that IDT is designed to improve instruction and performance in education and training programs.  

Not only have I expanded my understanding of IDT, but I have come to understand the development of the field of Instructional Design and Technology. It proves crucial to understand the theories and processes of learning and using instructional media, which this course has taught me.

Further, IT 8000 has exposed me to project, performance, and knowledge management.  Concepts that I had not yet had an in depth presentation.  These concepts are integral to the process of Instructional Design and Technology and were probably some of the most interesting facets that I was able to obtain from this course.

I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed learning in this course.  It gave me pertinent information that was extremely relevant to my major and the reasons that I chose to undertake it.