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Photo by Lucas George Wendt<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n

Tony Bates once wrote:<\/p>\n

“Teachers, instructors and faculty are facing unprecedented change, with often larger classes, more diverse students, demands from government and employers who want more accountability and the development of graduates who are workforce ready, and above all, we are all having to cope with ever-changing technology. To handle the change of this nature, teachers and instructors need a base of theory and knowledge that will provide a solid foundation for their teaching, no matter what changes or pressures they face.” (2015c, para. 1)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To further build on Bates’ narrative on coping with the educational classroom’s ever-changing landscapes and the proliferation of emerging technology to keep up with daily. More than ever, teachers and learners need a carefully designed learning environment with sound pedagogy, well structured, with clear learning objectives for successful teaching and learning experience. Thus, it is essential to take the time to select a design model to encapsulate accessible content, meaningful activities, authentic assessments, and meet all learning outcomes. G\u00f6ksu et al., (2017) pressed upon the importance of planning and arranging instructions to ensure quality in education as instructional design leads to better and more effective teaching.<\/p>\n

Before selecting a design model, here are a few foundational aspects to consider, according to Dousay (2018):<\/p>\n