Title: How the curriculum of instructional technology aligns with global trends

Authors: Li-An Ho; David Ta-Wei Ku; Binshan Lin

Addresses: Department of Educational Technology, Tamkang University, 151 Ying-chuan Road Tamsui, Taipei County 25137, Taiwan. ' Department of Educational Technology, Tamkang University, 151 Ying-chuan Road Tamsui, Taipei County 25137, Taiwan. ' Business School, Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71115, USA

Abstract: This paper used a content analysis approach, in which the literature was reviewed from both instructional technology and performance technology perspectives. On the basis of this review, some generalisations are formulated. The results show that the traditional training of instructional technologists focuses only on instructional design ability and ignores important elements related to the field of performance technology, such as outcome, a system view, added value, teamwork and cause analysis. Since the importance of cross-disciplinary enrichment has increased, using a current curriculum as an example, this paper investigates and discusses the five key elements of performance technology for enhancing the training of instructional technologists. Suggestions based on the investigation are presented as well.

Keywords: instructional technology; performance technology; competency; curriculum development; higher education; universities; global trends; content analysis; traditional training; instructional technologists; instructional design ability; learning outcomes; system views; added value; teams; teamwork; cause analysis; cross-disciplinary enrichment; training enhancement; Tamkang University; Taiwan; education management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2012.049348

International Journal of Management in Education, 2012 Vol.6 No.4, pp.382 - 393

Published online: 20 Dec 2014 *

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