You're right, Charlie, of course. Thanks for the compliments. I guess I was just (over)responding to the idea that academics might become redundant, replaced by designers and 'automated delivery'. This is certainly a fear in some of the (less enlightened) corners of our large and conservative campus. M-H On 23/05/2007, at 7:48 AM, Charles Balch Ph.D. wrote:
Mary-Helen, I have to disagree a little but, before I do, ID is huge and has been very much a part of my life. As a little background, I wrote a complete courseware system before courseware systems were cool because I wasn't happy with the offerings some ten years ago. I've kept up with the literature. I've been on teams and worked with teams. I hope my respect for you and all the folks on the front line of ID is loud and clear.
ID is hard work that requires much balance.
I don't think you can remove yourself from the creation of content though. ID is not just a (Clark/Kozma) grocery truck delivery system. Even Clark eventually agreed that the methods changed the message. All instructional designers should have huge control over the design process.
The fact that you are chatting on this list proves to me that you take your responsibilities seriously.
Charles Balch