Future plans for Personal Learning

Here are some organizations I plan to investigate to further my learning and to stay up-to-date on Instructional Design trends and information. The journey has just begun!

1. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

• URL: https://www.aect.org

• Goals: Deepen understanding of instructional design theory, educational technology research, and emerging trends

• Participation Plan: Read journal articles, attend webinars, and engage with conference materials

2. Online Learning Consortium (OLC)

• URL: https://onlinelearningconsortium.org

• Goals: Strengthen online course design skills and accessibility practices

• Participation Plan: Attend virtual workshops and review best-practice resources

3. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

• URL: https://www.iste.org

• Goals: Explore technology integration strategies that support creativity and inclusive learning

• Participation Plan: Follow publications, attend online events, and apply standards to course design