The Evolution of Designing E-Service-Learning Projects: A Look at the Development of Instructional Designers

Abstract

This design case will discuss how design strategies evolved through the development and implementation of two e-service-learning project cohorts. The article provides a detailed account for how Designers for Learning launched its first e-service-learning instructional design project to address adult basic education needs. Information and design feedback gathered at the end of project informed design decisions and changes to the process for a second iteration. The authors discuss the rationale for design decisions made throughout the course of these two cohorts as well as recommendations for mentoring and coaching novice instructional designers through a service-learning project.Jill Stefaniak is an Assistant Professor in the Learning, Design, and Technology program at the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on situated learning, instructional design strategies, and the professional development of instructional designers.