#PODCAST Instructional Designers urge educational institutions to be more methodical when implementing online learning #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the advancement of technology and online learning continuing to grow, the role of "Instructional Designers" have become more evident in a South African context. Instructional Designers are the professionals responsible for designing and developing education training materials. But many in this rapidly developing field feel that a large majority of educational institutions are going about online learning experience in an incorrect manner. Cymbeline Harilal is from the Independent Institution of Education. She says while its great to see education evolve in the manner it has - merely transferring learning materials onto an online platform & calling that an online programme can do more harm than good...