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We follow the ADDIE model for instructional design in creating our training material. Our experience has shown that this time-tested model can be applied for designing any learning content. The five phases—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation—represent a dynamic, flexible guideline for building effective training and performance support tools.
The ADDIE model consists of five stages:
In the Analysis phase, the problem for which the learning solution needs to be developed is identified, target audience and their learning skills are identified and the training objectives and goals are established.
Key questions to be asked during the analysis phase are:
-- Who is the target audience?
-- What do they need to learn?
-- Are there any learning constraints for the target audience?
-- How do these skills connect to the organizational goals?
-- What are the delivery options?
-- What are the timeline and the budget for the project?
A proper analysis of the business and the target audience goes a long way in ensuring that the content is designed in a way that will ultimately help company’s business objectives.
The Design phase
Based on the analysis, the learning solution is systematically designed taking into account the content, lesson planning, exercises, graphics and media selection. Detailed storyboards are prepared that illustrate the various steps in the training module along with user interface design and planning the assessment exercises.
The key steps used for the design phase are:
-- Planning the Instructional, visual and technical design strategy
-- Creation of detailed storyboards
-- User Interface Design
-- Graphic design and Multimedia selection
-- Prototype creation
The Development phase
The development phase concerns the actual development of the training module based on the design specifications. Programmers develop and/or integrate technologies and Testers perform a thorough testing of the module.
The Implementation phase
This is the phase where the developed course is actually administered to the target audience. Prior to administering to the end audience, trainers and facilitators who will administer the course need to be trained.
The Evaluation phase
This is the phase to evaluate whether the course has been successful in achieving the original training objectives set during the Analysis phase. A summary evaluation is performed at the end of the course and users are given an opportunity to provide feedback on the course.
This is the idea of receiving continual or formative feedback while instructional materials are being created. This model attempts to save time and money by catching problems while they are still easy to fix.
Instructional theories also play an important role in the design of instructional materials. Theories such as behaviorism, constructivism, social learning and cognitivism help shape and define the outcome of instructional materials.
The ADDIE model consists of five stages:
- Analysis
- Design
- Development
- Evaluation
- Implementation
In the Analysis phase, the problem for which the learning solution needs to be developed is identified, target audience and their learning skills are identified and the training objectives and goals are established.
Key questions to be asked during the analysis phase are:
-- Who is the target audience?
-- What do they need to learn?
-- Are there any learning constraints for the target audience?
-- How do these skills connect to the organizational goals?
-- What are the delivery options?
-- What are the timeline and the budget for the project?
A proper analysis of the business and the target audience goes a long way in ensuring that the content is designed in a way that will ultimately help company’s business objectives.
The Design phase
Based on the analysis, the learning solution is systematically designed taking into account the content, lesson planning, exercises, graphics and media selection. Detailed storyboards are prepared that illustrate the various steps in the training module along with user interface design and planning the assessment exercises.
The key steps used for the design phase are:
-- Planning the Instructional, visual and technical design strategy
-- Creation of detailed storyboards
-- User Interface Design
-- Graphic design and Multimedia selection
-- Prototype creation
The Development phase
The development phase concerns the actual development of the training module based on the design specifications. Programmers develop and/or integrate technologies and Testers perform a thorough testing of the module.
The Implementation phase
This is the phase where the developed course is actually administered to the target audience. Prior to administering to the end audience, trainers and facilitators who will administer the course need to be trained.
The Evaluation phase
This is the phase to evaluate whether the course has been successful in achieving the original training objectives set during the Analysis phase. A summary evaluation is performed at the end of the course and users are given an opportunity to provide feedback on the course.
This is the idea of receiving continual or formative feedback while instructional materials are being created. This model attempts to save time and money by catching problems while they are still easy to fix.
Instructional theories also play an important role in the design of instructional materials. Theories such as behaviorism, constructivism, social learning and cognitivism help shape and define the outcome of instructional materials.
