From instructional design, learning theory, to practical development guides, we are pleased to announce our sponsor/presenter DevCamp Bookshelf for 2024. In the months to come, we’ll be adding more books, articles, and resources to you in your training endevors. If you have a recommendation that would help our DevCamp Community contact us.
Online Learning Design and Software
- The Ultimate Guide to Creating Online Learning Video – Mark Lassoff, Skill Sprints
Discover the art and science of producing compelling, engaging, and impactful online learning videos that captivate your audience and accelerate learning outcomes. Inside this comprehensive guide, Mark Lassoff, a seasoned video production expert, unveils his tried-and-true strategies for crafting top-notch videos that resonate with learners and leave a lasting impression. - JavaScript Development Workboo – Mark Lassoff, Skill Sprints
The JavaScript Development Workbook takes a hands-on approach to learning. With dozens of code exercises and projects, you’ll learn by doing and quickly gain the practical skills needed to become a proficient JavaScript developer. - Adobe Captivate 2019: Beyond the Essentials (3rd Edition) – Kevin Siegel, iConLogic – Learn the advanced features and workflows of Adobe Captivate 2019, a popular e-learning authoring tool used to create interactive and engaging e-learning content.
- Articulate Storyline 360: The Essentials (2nd Edition) – Kevin Siegel, iConLogic – Discover the essential features of Articulate Storyline 360, a widely used e-learning authoring tool, and learn how to create engaging and interactive e-learning content.
- TechSmith Camtasia 2022: The Essentials – Kevin Siegel, iConLogic – Master the essential features of Camtasia 2022, a popular video editing and screen recording tool, and learn how to create professional-looking videos for education and training purposes.
- Learning Technology: A Complete Guide for Learning Professionals – Donald Clark – A comprehensive guide to the latest learning technologies and their application in the workplace, covering topics such as gamification, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.
The Future and Possibilities
- Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything—Even Things That Seem Impossible Today – Jane McGonigal – A book that provides a practical and actionable approach to anticipating and preparing for future possibilities, even those that seem impossible or unlikely today.
- Metaversed: See Beyond The Hype – Samantha Wolfe – An exploration of the emerging metaverse and its potential impact on society, culture, and business, written by a leading expert in virtual and augmented reality.
- Learning Ecosystems: Creating Innovative, Lean and Tech-driven Learning Strategies – Katja Schipperheijn – A book that explores how to create a dynamic and effective learning ecosystem that incorporates new technologies and trends, with practical examples and strategies.
- The Modern Learning Ecosystem: A New L&D Mindset for the Ever-Changing Workplace – JD Dillon – A guide to the principles and practices of modern learning and development, including personalized learning, continuous learning, and social learning.
Learning Data, Analytics, and Visualization
- Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers – Megan Torrance – A practical guide to using data and analytics to inform and improve instructional design, covering topics such as needs assessment, learner analysis, and evaluating the effectiveness of training.
- How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business 3rd Edition – Douglas Hubbard – A guide to measuring and quantifying difficult-to-measure intangible assets, such as risk, innovation, and customer satisfaction, using practical and proven methods.
- Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals – Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic – A guide to creating effective data visualizations that tell a compelling story, with practical tips and examples for professionals in any field.
- Learning Analytics by Cristina Hall , John R Mattox II, Peggy Parskey – A comprehensive guide to learning analytics, with practical advice on using data analytics to understand and optimize learning processes and outcomes.
Instructional Design & Learning Theory
- Learning Experience Design Essentials – Cara North – A practical guide to designing effective and engaging learning experiences, with step-by-step guidance on the process of instructional design and real-world examples.
- The Adult Learner: The Definitive Class in Adult Education and Human Resource Development – Malcom S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III, and Richard A. Swanson – A classic text that provides a comprehensive overview of adult learning theory and practice, covering topics such as motivation, learning styles, and self-directed learning.
- Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The Classification of Educational Goals – Handbook 1: Cognitive Domain – Benjamin S. Bloom, Max D. Englehart, Edward J. Furst, Walker H. Hill, and David R. Krathwohl – A seminal work in the field of education that outlines a hierarchical taxonomy of cognitive skills and knowledge, providing a framework for curriculum development and assessment.
- Learning in the Age of Immediacy – Brandon Carson – A practical guide to designing and delivering effective learning experiences in the digital age, with practical advice on using technology to create engaging and effective learning experiences
- Design for Learning: Principles, Processes, and Praxis (1st ed.) – Julie K. McDonald and Ronald E. West – A comprehensive guide to designing effective learning experiences, with practical advice on designing and delivering instruction that is engaging, effective, and learner-centered.
- Preparing Instructional Objectives – Rober F. Mager – A practical guide to developing effective instructional objectives, with practical advice on using objectives to design and deliver effective instruction.
- Measuring Instructional Results – Rober F. Mager – A practical guide to measuring the effectiveness of instruction, with practical advice on designing and conducting effective evaluations.
- Analyzing Performance Problems – Rober F. Mager – A practical guide to analyzing and solving workplace performance problems, with practical advice on identifying the root causes of performance problems and developing effective solutions.
- Goal Analysis – Rober F. Mager – A practical guide to clarifying and achieving goals, with practical advice on using goal analysis to develop effective plans and strategies.
- How to Turn Learners On…without turning them off – Rober F. Mager – A practical guide to designing and delivering engaging and effective instruction, with practical advice on creating instructional materials and activities that motivate and engage learners.
- Making Instruction Work – Rober F. Mager – A practical guide to designing and delivering effective instruction, with practical advice on creating instructional materials and activities that facilitate learning and achieve instructional objectives.