Instructional Design and Content Development

Workshop

Implementation phase

• Implementation phase tasks Identify the e-content gabs. Pilot Test and Revise• Producing the student guide• How to use the output of this phase to improve the

developed content?

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The ADDIE model provides a systematic methodology to plan, develop, and test the course before it launches. If you follow the ADDIE model, you'll have a high degree of confidence about

the course when it's ready to launch.

This phase is known as “When Rubber Hits The Road “

What do we mean by “Implementation”

In the implementation phase of the ADDIE model an plan is developed. This plan establishes the implementation timeline and procedures for training the facilitators and the learner, and delivering the final product. The final product is developed based on needs and errors discovered while utilizing a prototype product with members of the target audience. With the project ready for delivery, the learning environment is prepared by training the facilitators and learners, and placing all tools for full implementation (instruction).

The training of facilitators covers -- the curriculum, learning outcomes, method of delivery, and testing procedures.

Preparation of the learners includes -- preparing students for use of new tools (software or hardware), student registration (when necessary), advising students on good software use strategies, and other preparations (as determined in the Analyze Phase).

Placing all tools includes -- making sure the learning space is adequate for the curriculum tools, putting all books, manipulative kits, CD-ROMs, and software in place, and making sure any external links (e.g., Internet) are live. In colloquial language, the implementation phase of the ADDIE model is where the "rubber hits the road." It is conceivable that a well-designed multimedia product could fail if instructors and learners are not prepared and/or the learning tools are not put into place. It is important that a solid groundwork is laid for the smooth and satisfactory implementation of any instructional materials.

What do we mean by “Implementation”

1- Revisionyou'll have reviewed the course's content for :

Accuracy and completeness, you walk through the course materials as experts looking for errors rather than as learners interacting with the course.

Is the material communicated effectively? Or how can you communicate this idea better? It's important to gather ideas that will strengthen the course materials.

The course meets its goals and objectives.

The course covers content that learners need to know.

The course reflects the learners existing capabilities.

Implementation Phase Tasks

2- Pilot Course Test The pilot test of the course takes place before the

official launch.You'll have conducted a pilot test to ensure that:

The course is free of gabs. Learners will actually master the skills they need to

achieve the course's learning objectives.

Implementation Phase Tasks

Implementation Phase Tasks

 3- Prepare stakeholders Prepare the instructors and facilitators.

Prepare the students who will use the e-course.

Prepare customer support.

 4- Launching the Course Publish the course with different format.

Launch the course on Blackboard as Learning Management System (LMS).

 5- Course Delivery Issues

It's important to make sure that the course gets delivered smoothly and effectively to the learners.

Taking into account that these delivery issues substantially depend on the course's delivery format.

Implementation Phase Tasks

It's time to put the course in front of the learners and measure how they interact with the materials.

Enroll students (if needed)

Students should be prepared to use e-learning course tools

Advise students in the best ways and strategies to learn

Provide support to students

Prepare students

You build a checklist of issues. Some of these issues are standard review items, but others will be specific to the course's content and its delivery format. Here's a list of some issues that you might measure during the course pilot:

Measure the amount of time learners need for each module and activity.

Check learners' engagement with the material.

Detect points where material may be too easy/too difficult.

Confirm that learners understand the instructions for activities and exercises.

Evaluate the flow and balance of the course.

Test how well learners achieve the course's stated learning objectives by the end of the course.

Validate the course assessment tools.

Collect feedback from learners about the course.

Locate points where the course should be revised.

Issues Identified in Pilot Testing

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