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My Publications

My writing explores instructional design as a system rather than a collection of tactics. These books reflect the frameworks that guide my approach to performance diagnosis, learning design, and measurement.

Evidence-Bound Learning Design

Joshua Sutton Instructional Design Evidence-Bound Learning Design Book Cover

Evidence-Bound Learning Design is a performance-first model that embeds measurement into every intervention. The result is learning that can defend its cost, demonstrate ROI, and operate credibly under executive scrutiny.

Foundations of Learning Design & Companion Workbook

Joshua Sutton Instructional Design Foundations of Learning Design Book Cover
Joshua Sutton Instructional Design Foundations of Learning Design Woorkbook Cover

A systems-level introduction to instructional design grounded in adult learning theory, performance analysis, and real-world constraints. The companion workbook includes structured exercises, planning tools, and frameworks that support performance diagnosis, objective alignment, and instructional decision-making in real contexts.

Designing eLearning that Works

Joshua Sutton Instructional Design Designing eLearning That Works Book Cover

A practical exploration of how cognitive psychology, design thinking, and technology intersect in effective eLearning. The focus is on building experiences that support transfer and decision-making, rather than content delivery or surface-level interactivity.

Designing Learning for Human + AI Teams

Joshua Sutton Instructional Design Designing Learning for Human + AI Teams Book Cover

A framework for designing learning ecosystems where human capability and intelligent systems develop together. Introduces the MAIM Framework™ for mapping, augmenting, integrating, and measuring performance in environments shaped by automation and AI-assisted work.

The Microlearning MicroSeries™

Joshua Sutton Instructional Design Microlearning Book Cover
Joshua Sutton Instructional Design Microlearning Book Cover
Joshua Sutton Instructional Design Microlearning Book Cover

A ten-part collection translating instructional design theory into concise, applied tools for modern learning environments. The series addresses performance diagnosis, objective alignment, practice design, and measurement, emphasizing learning that is intentionally small and strategically scoped.

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