Recommended Resources
Effective Teacher Professional Development
I found Effective Teacher Professional Development by Linda Darling-Hammond, et.al. extremely useful for exploring research-backed, time-tested professional development models.
Darling-Hammond, L., Hyler, M. E., Gardner, M. (2017). Effective Teacher Professional Development. Palo Alto, CA: Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/product-files/Effective_Teacher_Professional_Development_REPORT.pdf
Digital Media for Learning
For a comprehensive exploration of educational technology definitions, applications, and resources, I recommend Digital Media for Learning by Florence & Betrus.
Florence, M., & Betrus, A. K. (2020). Digital media for learning, Theories, Processes and Solutions.
How to Use Design Thinking in Learning Experience Design
Connie Malamed, also known as the eLearning Coach, provides various resources for IDs on her site. I found How To Use Design Thinking in Learning Experience Design particularly helpful to my work.
Malamed, C. (2024, March 8). How to use design thinking in learning Experience design. The eLearning Coach. https://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/design-thinking-for-instructional-design/