ADDIE MODEL

 

WHAT IS THE ADDIE MODEL?

 

To understand the ADDI Model first you must first understand what Instructional Design is. "Instructional Design is the systematic development of instructional specifications using learning and instructional theory to ensure the quality of instruction. It is the entire process of learning needs and goals and the development of a delivery system to meet those needs. It includes development of instructional materials and activities; and tryout and evaluation of all instruction and learner activities (University of Michigan, 1996)."

 

The ADDIE model is a template used to create instructional design models. It is a generic instructional design model that provides guidance at a fairly high level for instructional designers, software engineers, etc., as they author and revise learning products (Welty, Gordon, 2007).

 

Although the creator of the ADDIE Model is not known, this model is a driving force behind alot of variations of instructional design models. "The origin of the label itself is obsure, but the underlying concepts of ISD can be traced to the model developed for the United State armed forces in the mid 1970s (Molenda, Michael, 2003)." It can be used across any genre of work as a learning or training tool such as in the classrooms, businesses, health profession, and government.

 

The acronym for the ADDIE model stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Each of the steps has a result that leads to the next step in the model. "There is a widely share understanding that when used in ISD models, these processes are considered to be sequential but also iterative (Molenda, Michael, 2003)."

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 1: ANALYSIS

 

In the analysis phase you are expected to evaluate the learner by assessing their skills and any former knowledge that they have on the topic. Examine any goals that have been set, pay close attention to any complications that might need to be reviewied and the material that you are using to educate them. In this stage you are primarily thinking.

 

Some questions that you might be asking yourself during the analysis phase.

• Who is the target audience?
• How many people will benefit from this lesson?
• Does the target audience have any prior knowledge of the topic?
• How will this lesson benefit the target audience?
• How much time do you have to create this course?
• Why is there a need for this course?
• What is the expected outcome in developing this course?
• What material will be provided to help develop the course?
• Are you enhancing already existing material or will you be developing a new lesson?

"As you go through the above process remember that instruction is always the response to a problem (Instructional Design: ADDIE)."

 

 

 STEP 2: DESIGN

 

In the design phase you are selecting which learning objectives you will be using and what process you will need to take to generate a game plan to execute a sucessful lesson.   

 

Some aspects you will need to take into consideration during the design phase.

• List your goals.
• Note any assessment strategies that might be beneficial.
• What type of content will you be using ?
• What is the expected deadline for the final product?
• What are the learning objectives?

"If you feel that the learners or those that commissioned the course overestimated what is possible, identify those things that you feel cannot be accomplished and provide alternatives, how to compensate for them, or how to accomplish them by other means (Instructional Design: ADDIE)."

 

 

STEP 3: DEVELOP

 

In the develop phase, you will construct and produce your materials, choose the method on how you will deliver the content and create your lesson.

 

Some aspects you will need to take into consideration during the develop phase.

• Make sure if you need any additional material that you develop it at this stage.
• Create the assignments, tests, quizzes, rubrics, etc.

"Regardless of the subject matter or the approach you take to teach it, one thing remains constant, you must teach to the objective (Instructional Design: ADDIE)." 

 

 

STEP 4: IMPLEMENT

 

In the implement stage, you will execute your lesson.

 

Be sure to go over your lesson a second time to make sure everything is included.

 

• Make sure the lesson is clear and easy to manage.
• Make sure any assignments, tests, quizzes, rubrics, etc. have clear instructions and deadlines stated.

"Be aware that not all technical support is the same (Instructional Design: ADDIE)."

 

  STEP 5: EVALUATE

 

In the evaluate stage, you will look back at each stage and evaluate the feedback.

 

 

Some aspects you will need to take into consideration during the evaulate phase.

 

• Identify and correct any problems.
• Was the lesson clear?
• Request feedback.
• Were all of the learning objectives met?

 "Evaluation is important to insure that we are meeting our objective and to improve future offerings of the instruction (Instructional Design: ADDIE)."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 References

 

Instructional Design: ADDIE Retrieved 06/05/14 http://www.grayharriman.com/ADDIE.htm

 

Molenda, Michael. In Search of the Elusive ADDIE Model (2003). Performance Improvement. Volume 42. Number 5.

 

The University of Michigan, 1996, Discusses various definitions of instructional design, such as process, discipline, science, etc. Retrieved: 06/06/14. http://www.umich.edu/~ed626/define.html  

 

Welty, Gordon. Ph.D., The 'Design' Phse of the ADDIE Model (2007). Jouranl of GSP Compliance. July 2007 Volume 11. Number 4.