What Is Instructional Systems Technology (IST)?
IST at Indiana University includes the study and practice of analysis, design, development, evaluation, and implementation/management of instructional systems and other learning environments. Our theoretical research is interdisciplinary, encompassing: instructional design theories and models; learning and cognition; instructional strategies and tactics; visual design, media design, interaction design; usability testing and evaluation; educational systems design; production and management systems; and human performance improvement. IST considers settings for learning to be broader than K-12 and higher education. These contexts include adult learning in business, industry, government, health institutions, and other environments. We consider technology to be much broader than hardware and software development. In short, our focus is on improving human learning and performance in diverse contexts. The Department of Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University prepares practition
