Being a job that involves collaborating and communicating with other designers and clients, Instructional Design has a vast potential for challenges. One of the most prominent challenges lies with communication between the client and designer. A common scenario is one such as this: the client wants something, so they hire a instructional designer to make their ideas into fruition. The client has some preconceptions how the process will go, what they want, and an image of how it will turn out. The developer listens to the needs, and (to the best of their ability) interprets what they are wanting, but making sure it aligns with producing the result the client wants. What occurs is the designer recognizing different practices that will achieve the client’s goal more effectively. The client will get perturbed by the change, and demand adjustments be made.
This relationship of the client and designer reflects theory versus experience; one is based in idealism with a great potential for innovation and perspective, while the other one understands what principle actually work in practical use. Thus, there needs to be a compromise between the two mindset. The designer’s challenge is learning how to listen well to the client’s needs, and interpreting what will get the job done while satisfying the client’s unique style.
Here are some other challenges faced in the development process of Instructional Design!
https://elearningindustry.com/top-10-instructional-design-challenges-in-elearning
LIS 4022 Spring 2020 