Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is an introduction to instructional design. It provides a historical overview of the field of instructional design and explores the different kinds of instructional design jobs that exist today. Emphasis is placed on the foundational adult learning theories, including Universal Design for Learning and Andragogy, and instructional design frameworks, including ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) and SAM (Successive Approximation Model). Students begin leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), and exploring how designing learning spaces that center care and connection can dismantle the barriers that exist in traditional training environments. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in instructional design, current instructional designers needing to update their skills, and those interested in exploring instructional design. 