ISD From the Ground Up

A No-Nonsense Approach to Instructional Design

By: Chuck Hodell

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Paperback | 22 April 2025 | Edition Number 5

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356 Pages

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Revised

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25.4 x 17.7 x 1.91

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Your All-In-One Guide to ISD

Known as “the man who wrote the book on ISD,” Chuck Hodell offers a comprehensive and practical handbook on core instructional systems design (ISD) practices and principles with a practitioner’s eye.

This updated fifth edition covers all the basics and many advanced tenets of ISD, walking you through each phase, including advanced concepts such as microlearning, social media, and leveraging technology. Stand-alone chapters offer crucial support to practitioners building foundational skills, while in-depth tutorials on subjects such as collaborating with experts offer rich insights to guide the credentialed designer.

This fully revised and expanded volume offers new case studies, discussion questions, and sample design and lesson plans, ISD From the Ground Up demystifies the learning design process. Whether you are just getting your feet wet or have extensive experience in ISD, this industry staple provides the essential building blocks and more for ISD mastery.

Industry Reviews

"ISD From the Ground Up is a masterful guide for learning designers, offering clear, practical insights grounded in theory and real-world application. This latest edition is essential for anyone looking to create meaningful, effective learning experiences that stand the test of time."
-Catherine Zaranis, MA, Founder and CEO, Perform-Link

“If you're new to instructional design or feeling lost, this is the book you need. Chuck Hodell’s ISD From the Ground Up is your trusted guide, walking you step-by-step through the instructional design process.”
—Dennise Cardona, Learning & Development Director, Sunny Bee Productions

“If you are looking for one single book that can teach you all you need to know to effectively practice instructional design, this is the best choice! ISD From the Ground Up provides information, guidance, and resources that all instructional designers and learning and development professionals need to excel in their roles.”
—Miko Nino, PhD, Assistant Vice President for Adult and Online Education, Rhode Island College

“ISD From the Ground Up is not only evidence-based, it's practical. It feels like Chuck Hodell is sitting right next to you giving you guidance! This gem is a have-to-have book."
—Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, Professor and Executive Director, Post-Graduate Advanced Education in Palliative Care, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

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