{"id":559,"date":"2025-11-21T16:41:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kotaku.me\/index.php\/2025\/11\/21\/beyond-the-hype-what-instructional-designers-really-need-to-master-in-2026-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:41:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:41:40","slug":"beyond-the-hype-what-instructional-designers-really-need-to-master-in-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kotaku.me\/index.php\/2025\/11\/21\/beyond-the-hype-what-instructional-designers-really-need-to-master-in-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond The Hype: What Instructional Designers Really Need To Master In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
A comprehensive guide to the essential skills, trends, and strategic shifts Instructional Designers and L&D professionals need to master in 2026\u2014from learning analytics and experience design to accessibility and measurable business impact.<\/p>\n