The focus of these chapters was to provide a deeper understanding of Instructional Design and its origins. Through these readings I learned that the need for this field arose from the necesity of teaching soldiers how to use weapons and machinery used during WWII. This was very intersting to learn because it was a very valuable tool which enabled U.S. troops to quickly learn, master, and use the equipment. That being said I think that one can only assume that Instructional Media has also played a role in preparing for battle in these current wars. Yes the educational implications are wonderful, but what do we do when this knowledge is being used to take lives and destroy communities? Do we have a moral obligation as instructional technologists to speak up about the way our product/media are being used? Or is this all for the greater good and advancement of the field?
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