At DSA, we don't just teach the processes of innovative instructional design, we actually do it - day in and day out.

DSA Products

The Course Developer Workshop Binder
The Instructional Developer Workshop Binder
The Criterion-Referenced Testing Workshop Binder
The E-Learning Design Workshop Binder & CD



Each participant that attends a DSA instructional development workshop receives a participant binder packed with job aids, worksheets, and valuable examples. Now, these binders are available for order separately. As an added benefit, those who order a workshop binder will be eligible to receive a reduction in the workshop fee equal to the purchase price of the binder.

The Course Developer Workshop Binder

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Many people have requested buying the binder used in DSA’s popular workshop, The Course Developer Workshop. It can now be purchased separately. The Course Developer Workshop Binder includes the workshop objectives, the DSA Instructional Development Model, and all the modules, worksheets and references. Each module contains an introduction to the module, learning objectives, a list of the activities conducted in that module, evaluation criteria, job aids, examples, and references.

For $259.00 plus tax (CA only) and shipping, you will receive a 245–page binder for the beginning instructional designer.

Module Titles

  • Needs Assessment
  • Learner and Context Analysis
  • Content Analysis
  • Learning Objectives
  • Criterion-Referenced Testing
  • Effective Instruction
  • Practice and Feedback
  • Teaching/Learning Activities
  • Leader/Administrator Guides
  • Levels of Evaluation
  • Developmental Testing
  • Shortcuts and Time-Savers

The Instructional Developer Workshop Binder

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With so many requests to buy the binder for The Instructional Developer Workshop, we have now made it available for separate purchase. The Instructional Developer Workshop is directed at all levels of instructional designers. The contents of this workshop cover the basics, as well as more advanced techniques for instructional design. The Instructional Development Binder contains the workshop objectives, the DSA Instructional Development Model, and all the worksheets, job aids, references, and examples to make this valuable resource complete.

For $359.00 plus tax (CA only) and shipping, you will receive a 368–page binder.

Module Titles

  • Needs Analysis
  • SME Analysis
  • Learner Analysis
  • Context Analysis
  • Task Analysis
  • Learning Objectives
  • Constructing Criterion Referenced Testing Items
  • Design Documents
  • Learning Activities and Materials
  • Leader Guides
  • Expert Appraisal
  • Developmental Testing
  • Final Production
  • Levels of Evaluation

The Criterion-Referenced Testing Workshop Binder

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This guide helps you combine theory and application in order to equip trainers, instructional designers, and managers with the tools and skills they need to build training tests that accurately measure results.

For $259.00 plus tax (CA only) and shipping, you will receive a 220–page binder.

Module Titles

  • The Role of CRT in Course Development
  • Writing Criterion-Referenced Test Items
  • Writing Criterion-Referenced Checklists
  • Writing Tests at the Correct Level
  • Measuring Attitudes Using Criterion-Referenced Techniques
  • Developing a Criterion-Referenced Testing Plan

The E-Learning Design Workshop Binder & CD

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Many people have requested buying the binder, Digital Handbook, and Participant CD used in DSA’s popular workshop, The E-Learning Design Workshop: A Practical Guide for Maximizing E-Learning Initiatives. They can now be purchased separately. The contents of the binder includes the workshop objectives, a laminated card showing the DSA instructional development model for E-Learning, and all the modules, worksheets and references. Each module contains an introduction to the module, learning objectives, a list of the activities conducted in that module, evaluation criteria, job aids, examples, and references.

In addition, you’ll receive the Participant CD for the workshop, which includes E-Learning job aids, examples, and templates that are used for each step in the development model.

For $359.00 plus tax (CA only) and shipping, you will receive a 222–page binder and CD.

Module Titles

  • E-Learning Design Foundations
  • Leveraging Technology for Success
  • Designing For Results: Task Based E-Learning
  • Designing Effective E-Learning Tutorials
  • Engaging the Learner: Scenarios, Games, and Activities
  • Project Management and Evaluation for E-Learning
  • Thinking Outside the Box: Blended Learning & Performance Support Solutions

Added Benefit

Should you later decide to attend any workshop that uses the binder you’ve purchased, receive a reduction in the workshop fee equal to the purchase price of the binder.