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We set out to build
a better way to design, align, and manage curriculum to enhance
learning quality.
The Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS) combines performance-based curriculum learning and curriculum design solutions, software and professional training and consulting services to deliver innovative and effective courses, programs and modules.
Who we are
The Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS) provides more than just curriculum-design software and education consulting. WIDS offers comprehensive curriculum development methodologies and tools for planning and designing performance-based learning solutions resulting in effective instruction and enhanced learning. WIDS is a full curriculum and training design package offering curriculum development and training solutions customized consulting, software, coaching and more.
This is our story
A division of the nonprofit Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation, Inc. (WTCSF), WIDS was born from a collaborative initiative by Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges and WTCSF. The goal? to develop a performance-based instructional design software and consulting services to meet the instructional and training needs of education and industry.
In 1993, a statewide advisory team from the 16 technical colleges collaborated to incorporate researched-based best practices and learning theories into the curriculum development methodologies and WIDS software. Dedicated to continuous improvement of the software and related services, with help from the WIDS Advisory Team and the International Users Group, WIDS quickly expanded beyond Wisconsin to the benefit of educational organizations, industries and governments around the globe. Today, WIDS serves clients throughout the United States and around the world.
About the WIDS Model
Uniform Framework — Flexible Design
The Model provides a uniform framework for strategic, yet flexible, learning design which ensures consistent high curriculum standards.
Empowers Learners
The Model empowers learners to actively engage in their education and training through learner-centered activities connected to clear performance-based outcomes.
Effective Across All Disciplines
The result is effective curricula across all environments and disciplines and in all delivery modes.
