by Joseph Evanick, Ed.D.
Joseph Evanick, Ed.D., is the Director of Institutional Instructional Design and an Assistant Professor of Medical Education at the Geisinger College of Health Sciences. He has held instructional design and educational technology roles since 2007, primarily in higher education. Dr. Evanick has an Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation from New York University (NYU).
As online education continues to proliferate, the field of instructional design also continues to grow as an essential function of colleges and universities. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced institutions to rely on instructional design teams more than ever before. As institutions and faculty members adopt best practices concerning online education, the role of an instructional designer will continue to evolve. Instructional designers will focus on continuous improvement, engagement and interactivity, gamification, and experiential learning. This presentation will focus on each area to predict the future of instructional design in higher education.