2019 - 08 - 03 - The Importance Of Keeping Up With Technology

While some of the educational theories and fundamentals of instructional design tend to endure, if not fade in and out of favor depending on your particular circle. The specific technologies tend to change at a faster rate. We've moved from Macromedia Flash to immersive VR experiences in a very short time. Heck, we've gone from cutting magnetic tape to immersive VR experiences in a very short time. This is why it's critical for all instructional designers to take it upon ourselves to stay current. While some workplaces will coordinate quality professional development that is rare and it's even becoming rare for employers to pay to keep you current. So we need to take advantages of opportunities when they present themselves and to make our own opportunities to learn. So which new instructional technology are you trying to learn or know you should learn but are procrastinating like I have been with VR?