I've compiled a list of books that have helped me achieve excellence in what I do
Rapid Instructional Design: Learning ID Fast and Right
George M Piskurich
The classic guide to Instructional Design is the industry standard manual to creating effective instructional materials, providing no-nonsense practicality rather than theory-driven text.
Visual Design Solutions: Principles and Creative Inspiration for Learning Professionals
Connie Malamed
Most graphic design books focus on logos, packaging, and brochures but Visual Design Solutions focuses on eLearning, presentations, and performance support.
Michael Allen’s Guide to e-Learning: Building Interactive, Fun, and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company
Connie Malamed
Most graphic design books focus on logos, packaging, and brochures but Visual Design Solutions focuses on eLearning, presentations, and performance support.
Design for How People Learn
Julie Dirksen
Will teach you how to leverage the fundamental concepts of instructional design, both to improve your own learning and to fully engage your audience.
100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People
Susan Weinschenk
Whether you’re designing an app, website, software, or a digital device, the more you know about the actual consumers i.e. people, the better experience you will be able to design for your users.
How to Teach Adults: Plan Your Class, Teach Your Students, Change the World
Dan Spalding
The hands-on guide to teaching adults... no matter what the subject. offers practical teaching and classroom management suggestions that are designed for anyone who works with adult learners.
E-learning by Design
William Horton
An indispensable resource for eLearning training professionals. Provides practical guidance for making numerous decisions needed to design effective eLearning.
The Accidental Instructional Designer: Learning Design for the Digital Age
Cammy Bean
Covers nearly every aspect of the eLearning design process, including understanding Instructional Design, creating scenarios, building interactivity, designing visuals, and working with SMEs.
