by DeAnn Alcantar Like any good tool, a highly useful design guide speeds productivity, ensures and enhances quality of output, and can be applied to most design projects. The information provided in this guide is intended to be a starting point for your personal design practices. If you need to design instruction for any delivery format, this ADDIE-focused guide will assist you with the process! Included in this guide Section 1: Instructional Design Systems Basics Section 2: ADDIE Overview Section 3: Project Checklist Section 4: Distance Education Considerations Section 5: Blended Learning Strategies Section 6: Additional Resources Section 7: Definitions Section 8: References
Learner
Materials
Method
Environment
Content
Tip: Because of an emphasis on planning and revising, well-designed instruction is repeatable, meaning the instruction can be replicated and applied in future course design projects (Simonson et al., 2012).
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Evaluate
Analysis
Implement
Design
Develop
Develop This phase involves the creation of the content and learning materials based on the design phase criteria. This includes designing materials such as instructor and learner guides, published asynchronous courses, job aids, etc. Implementation During implementation, the instructional materials are put into action. Activities include: beta tests for asynchronous courses; content and technology review with instructors; materials and resources are distributed and/or are made available to the target audience. Evaluation This phase consists of formative evaluation (present in each stage of the ADDIE process) and summative evaluation (criterion-related test items with feedback). The data from the evaluations provide the information needed for evolving the instruction.
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ANALYSIS Identify the learning problem, the goals and objectives, the needs of the target audience, existing knowledge, and any other relevant characteristics. Analysis also considers the learning environment, any constraints, the delivery options, and the timeline for the project.
General Course Characteristics Have the subject matter experts (SME) been identified? Which portions of the course content will be delivered online versus in a classroom? Has an analysis of costs been completed to cover course design and development costs? Is the training funded by an existing budget? Will attendees (or their departments) be billed for attending the course? If so, how? Should a minimum/maximum number of enrollments be set? Is the course able to be combined or integrated with other course or non-course resources? Asynchronous Course Characteristics Is the main navigation easily identifiable? Is all navigation in the correct sequence? Are all hyperlinks clearly identified and work? Are links provided to previous screens? Is a table of contents used to outline the content? Does the course provide a guided tour and/or map for further explanations? Learner Characteristics How many students are enrolled? Is this course global or specific to a department or business unit? How many sites are there? What technologies are available to the learner? Who is required to participate in the learning? (Include specifics such as department names, geographic locations, job titles, etc.) What are the learners' ages, cultural backgrounds, interests, and educational levels? What is the level of familiarity of the learners with the instructional methods and technological delivery systems under consideration? How will the students apply the knowledge gained in the course, and how is this course sequenced with other courses? Yes/No Comments Yes/No Comments Yes/No Comments
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DESIGN A systematic process of specifying learning objectives. Detailed storyboards and prototypes are often created. The look and feel, graphic design, user interface, and content are determined in this phase.
Essential Content What method(s) will be used to determine prerequisite knowledge or skills? (e.g. pretests, portfolio reviews, etc.) Have a procedure for training the instructor been developed? Are learning objectives stated as measurable and observable? Are the learning objectives, content, test items, and evaluation questions aligned? Desired outcomes [learning objectives] must act as a continuous thread that binds the instructional process together from beginning to end (Simonson et al., 2012, p. 265). Does the content meet the objectives? Are the examples relevant for the audience and their performance on the job? Do they relate to learner needs and experiences? What methods will be used to match different learning styles? (e.g. animation, text, verbal descriptions, visual messages, etc.) Have the materials been grouped into spatially related locations in a logical sequence? Teaching Strategies Should a feedback form be used for learners to describe or indicate their expectations and perceptions of the class structure and delivery mode? Is the content planned for each objective necessary and sufficient to teach the skill? Is the delivery method appropriate for the content? Is the design interactive in a way that allows learners to engage in some type of activity/exercise for every learning objective? Does the content for each objective begin by identifying a reallife need related to the content? Instruction should only be as realistic as needed in order for learning to effectively occur (Simonson et al., 2012, p. 92). Are instructional strategies based on the type of learning that is needed for each objective? Yes/No Comments Yes/No Comments
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DEVELOP This phase involves the creation of the content and learning materials based on the design phase criteria. This includes designing materials such as instructor and learner guides, published asynchronous courses, job aids, etc.
Media Do the selected media match the content? Do the selected media provide motivational, engagement, and technical quality? Do the visuals in the content provide a concrete reference point for learners? Keep in mind font type and size; six words per line maximum; six lines of text per visual; use upper and lower case; plenty of "white space" for readability (Simonson et al., 2012, p. 160). Do the visuals provide a good use of color? Make sure to select colors that will not be compromised by the technology used for transmission (e.g. red vibrates in a televised environment). Select colors that will not be a problem for students who might be color-blind (Simonson et al., 2012, p. 160). Use of animation and videos is appropriate? Have electronic files been compressed/optimized? Are videos and animations consistent in quality, size, and type? Have appropriate copyright permissions been obtained? Learning Environment Online Has the instructor received necessary training and/or resources to be comfortable with the technology that will be used in the online environment? Have the learners received necessary training and/or resources to be comfortable with the technology that will be used in the online environment? What should learners be viewing during the course? Are the materials designed in a way that is intuitive for various types of learners who may be interacting with it? Do learners have access to the appropriate hardware and software to be successful in connecting to the courseware? Yes/No Comments Yes/No Comments
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IMPLEMENT During implementation, the instructional materials are put into action. Activities include: beta tests for asynchronous courses; content and technology review with instructors; materials and resources are distributed and/or are made available to the target audience.
Beta Testing and Train the Trainer Has a beta test been conducted for the online content with representative samples of the intended target audience and data collected for course revision? What guidance has been provided to the instructor to prepare for classroom delivery? What guidance has been provided to the instructor for using the technology? Has a rehearsal of the classroom content and technology been conducted for applicable stakeholders (including managers) to provide feedback on the content and skills gained for design improvement? Have all materials and resources been made available to the target audience? What guidance has been provided to the target audience for using the technology? Communication Has the communication strategy been defined to publicize the course? Have all stakeholder been appropriately communicated with? Yes/No Comments Yes/No Comments
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Tip: Be sure to examine issues associated with the separation of instructor and some or all of the students. Time constraints for class delivery, lack of eye contact, visualization of the materials, and planning for interaction require a reconsideration of classroom dynamics (Simonson, et al., 2012, pp. 153-154).
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The Trainers Role Historically, traditional learning has been teacher-centered; however, by its very nature online education demands that students are engaged in the learning process. With distance learning, the trainer must shift the focus to a student-centered approach (Simonson et al., 2012, p. 196)): From Teacher-Centered Lecturing Taking Attendance Distribution of Requirements Credit Hours Library Collections Passive Learning Textbooks To Learner-Centered Coaching Logging On Connected Learning Performance Standards Network Connections Active Learning Customized Materials
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Analysis
Blooms Taxonomy of Learning Domains (Clark, 2010) How to Facilitate Effective Online Interaction (Lorenzo Associates, Inc, 2006) Instructional Design Knowledge Base (Dabbagh, 2006) Index of Learning Theories and Models (Learning Theories Knowledgebase, 2012) Rapid E-Learning 101 (Kuhlmann, 2011) The Core Rules of Netiquette (Albion.com & Ross, 2011) What is Blended Learning (Wong, 2009) Writing Learning Objectives (Arreola, 1998)
Design
Develop
Sample Elegant Participant Guide (Great Circle Learning, n.d.) Principles of Online Design: Instructional Media (FGCU, 2006)
Implement
Beta Testing an Online Course (Martin, 2010) Pilot Testing a Course (Intulogy, Ltd., 2010)
Evaluation
Kirkpatrick Four Levels of Evaluation (Kirkpatrick Partners, 2012) How to Write Good Test Questions (Tribrio, Inc., 2012)
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Section 7: Definitions
(Simonson, et al., 2012) Alignment: The degree to which synchronicity occurs among objectives, instructional activities, and assessment measures. Asynchronous: Web-based (self-paced; communications take place at any time from any location). Blended (hybrid): Combines online and face-to-face delivery; 30% to 79% of the courses content is delivered online. Discussion Forums: Flexible online utilities which can be used to implement a wide variety of assessment activities. Students respond to questions or discuss course material within the forum environment. Formative Evaluation: Assessment activities that lead to the refinement of the instruction itself. Instructional Design: Instructional design is considered the intellectual technique of the professional who is responsible for appropriate application of technology to the teaching and learning process. Reliability: The stability of an instrument or activity; how consistently the assessment measures learning gains. Summative Evaluation: Outcomes-focused assessments that emphasize the final results of a course or module (e.g. ACT, GRE or GMAT tests). Synchronous: Technology is used to connect the instructor, classroom, and learners. Validity: The degree to which an assessment provides an accurate estimate of learning gains.
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Section 8: References
Advanogy.com. (2012). Overview of learning styles. Learning-styles-online.com. Retrieved from http://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview/ Albion.com & Ross, S. (2011). The core rules of netiquette. Retrieved from http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html Arreola, R.A. (1998). Writing learning objectives. The University of Tennessee, Memphis. Retrieved from http://www.uthsc.edu/grad/CourseInfo/CurrManagement/Learning_Objectives.pdf Clark, D. (2010). Blooms taxonomy of learning domains. Retrieved from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html Dabbagh, N. (2006). Instructional design knowledge base; Support instructional models with instructional strategies and tactics. Retrieved from http://classweb.gmu.edu/ndabbagh/Resources/IDKB/strategies_tactics.htm FGCU. (2006). Principles of online design; Instructional media. Florida Gulf Coast University. Retrieved from http://www.fgcu.edu/onlinedesign/mediadev.html Fors, M. (n/d). Instructional design criteria checklist. Retrieved from http://www.unitar.org/hiroshima/sites/unitar.org.hiroshima/files/17_AF07WSII_Instructional_ Design_Criteria_Checklist.pdf Great Circle Learning. (n.d.). Sample elegant participant guide. Retrieved from http://www.greatcirclelearning.com/sites/default/files/support/Sample%20Elegant%20Pa rticipant%20Guide.pdf Instructional Design Central. (2012). Instructional design models and methods. Retrieved from http://www.instructionaldesigncentral.com/htm/IDC_instructionaldesignmodels.htm#ad die Intulogy, Ltd. (2010. Pilot testing a course. Retrieved from http://www.intulogy.com/addie/pilottesting.html
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Lesson Description
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Recommend an activity that you think would be useful to help learners acquire the knowledge and skill. You may recommend up to three options. Describe one or more appropriate scenarios related to this learning objective. What is the appropriate way to address the scenario? What are some feasible, inappropriate ways someone might address the scenario?
Resources
What resources or references do you suggest to learners to explore information and skills related to this objective further?
More Info
Supporting Information Image Suggestions
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Recommend an activity that you think would be useful to help learners acquire the knowledge and skill. You may recommend up to three options. Describe one or more appropriate scenarios related to this supporting information. What is the appropriate way to address the scenario? What are some feasible, inappropriate ways someone might address the scenario?
Resources
What resources or references do you suggest to learners to explore this information further?
Source: http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/subject-matter-experts/
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Level 2: Learning
To what degree participants acquire the intended knowledge, skills, attitudes, confidence, and commitment based on their participation in a training event
Level 3: Behavior
To what degree participants apply what they learned during training when they are back on the job
Level 4: Results
To what degree targeted outcomes occur as a result of the training event and subsequent reinforcement
Results Transfer
Application
Reaction
Source: http://www.kirkpatrickpartners.com/OurPhilosophy/tabid/66/Default.aspx
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