ADDIE MODEL

The ADDIE Model is a framework that lists generic processes that is used by instructional designers and training developers to create instructional course materials.

The model has been adopted as the standard method by many instructional designers because of its flexibility.

Instruction Systems Design (ISD)

The ADDIE Model of instruction systems design (ISD) was first developed for the U.S. Army during the 1970s by Florida State University’s Center for Educational Technology.

The acronym "ADDIE" stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

It represents a dynamic, flexible guideline for building effective training and performance support tools.

Does not impose a strict linear progression

The ADDIE Model does not impose a strict linear progression between each step.

Rather, each stage is a clear instruction on its own.

This means that even if the individual applies ADDIE at the middle of the project, it will still retain its value and be able to provide a sense of structure to the whole program.

Analysis

It is the most important phase in the process.

It helps the instructional design expert to determine the basis for all future decisions.

A mistake that many beginners make is not conducting a proper analysis at the beginning.

It is this analysis where the instructional goals and objectives are established and that helps to identify the learning environment and learner's existing knowledge and skills, limitations or opportunities, or other important points that will be useful in the design process.

Design

The Design process is the brainstorming step.

This is where instructional design expert use the information obtained in the Analysis phase to create a program or course that meets the needs of customer or audience.

It deals with learning objectives, assessment instruments, exercises, content, subject matter analysis, lesson planning and media selection.

The design phase should be systematic and specific.

Development

The Development phase focuses on building the outcome of the design phase.

This process consumes much of the time spent in creating a sound educational program or course.

In this phase, storyboards are created, content is written and reviewed, graphics are designed and testing is done.

If eLearning is involved, programmers work to develop and/or integrate technologies.

Implementation

Design evaluation is done in the implementation phase.

Designers play a very active role in this stage which is very crucial for the success of the project.

Developers should consistently analyze, redesign and enhance the product to ensure effective product delivery.

Proper evaluation of the product, course or program with necessary and timely revisions is done in this phase.

When instructors and learners actively contribute in the implementation, then instantaneous modifications can be made to the project thus making the program more effective and successful.

During the implementation phase, a procedure for training the facilitators and the learners is developed.

The facilitators' training should cover the course curriculum, learning outcomes, method of delivery, and testing procedures.

Evaluation

The Evaluation phase plays an important role in the beginning and at the end of the process.

Evaluation objectives reflect much of the discoveries found in the Analysis process.

The designer throughout the evaluation phase should ascertain if the problem relevant to the training program is solved and whether the desired objectives are met.

When looking at the process, the designer must avoid the thought that it is structured in a chronological order. Rather, the ADDIE Model is a continuous circle with overlapping boundaries.

Some useful links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADDIE_Model http://rube.asq.org/edu/2011/09/process-management/the-addie-

model-designing-evaluating-instructional-coach-effectiveness.pdf http://michelemartin.typepad.com/addie.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZdv5lrJs4U – Analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhLIiF9QyTo – Design https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzYDNWhQWYA –

Developmental https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8yky6-P1Uw –

Implementation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBoI0wBo4vw – Evaluation