{"id":11134,"date":"2022-11-18T11:27:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T11:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capytech.com\/?p=11134"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:20:48","slug":"the-addie-instructional-design-model-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capytech.com\/en\/blog\/the-addie-instructional-design-model-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>The ADDIE Instructional Design Model Explained<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11134\" class=\"elementor elementor-11134\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75c295a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"75c295a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-928b9a3\" data-id=\"928b9a3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0329203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0329203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Instructional design is an important part of the <a href=\"\/en\/lms\/\">e-learning development<\/a> process, but it is a concept rather than a descriptive approach. This means there is no single way to implement instructional design. Instead, there are models that<a href=\"\/en\/\"> e-learning<\/a> developers use to ensure they adhere to instructional design principles. ADDIE is one of the most common instructional design models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">What is ADDIE, how does it work, what are the limitations, and what are the benefits? We\u2019ll explain all in this blog. But first, let\u2019s recap quickly on instructional design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">What is Instructional Design?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/capytech.com\/blog\/what-is-instructional-design-in-e-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instructional design is about creating learning experiences<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"> that enable learners to acquire and use new skills and knowledge. It doesn&#8217;t happen by accident, however, and it can&#8217;t be achieved through good intentions alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Instead, there needs to be a considered approach to the development of <a href=\"\/en\/e-learning-modules\/\">e-learning courses<\/a> to ensure instructional design principles are achieved. One of the ways to do that is through the ADDIE instructional design model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">An Introduction to ADDIE<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">ADDIE is an acronym:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Analyse<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Design<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Development<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Implementation<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Evaluation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">The acronym describes a five-stage e-learning development process. It has been around for decades now, and, despite its detractors, it still has relevance today. Let\u2019s look at each of the five steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Analyse<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Define your learning objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Identify skills gaps and then define what learners know now and what you want them to know after they have completed the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Understand your learners, including who they are, their learning motivations, their current level of knowledge or skills, and their attitudes to training and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Consider the expectations of your learners \u2013 what tone or style of e-learning course will they expect, and what will produce the most positive response?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Align the course and your learning objectives with the wider business strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Decide on the learning outcomes you want to achieve and how those outcomes will be measured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Part of this step in the ADDIE model could also involve assessing your capabilities and technical skills. What elements of the development can you complete in-house, what has to be completed in-house, and <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/capytech.com\/blog\/tips-for-creating-a-realistic-e-learning-development-outsourcing-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what should be outsourced<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Design<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Identify and engage subject matter experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Develop a structure and user flow for the e-learning course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Determine the training strategies that will be used, i.e., microlearning, just-in-time learning, blended learning, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Determine if there is a localisation and translation requirement for the course and how that will be implemented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Create wireframes, storyboards, and prototypes of the e-learning course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Assess existing materials to determine if they can be re-purposed. Complete any re-purposing work that is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Create any new materials that are required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Develop the various media elements that will be required, i.e., images, video, infographics, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Develop<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Develop the e-learning course, including writing any code and creating the various elements such as scenarios, quizzes, gamified elements, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">This step involves bringing everything produced in the previous step together to create the actual e-learning course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Testing and quality assurance are also important elements of this step in the ADDIE process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Implementation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Create a strategy for implementing the e-learning course, including communicating with learners. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Identifying champions is often important, as is getting support from key leaders. This could be anything from direct line managers to the C-suite, depending on the topic of the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Identify barriers that could exist and develop mitigation plans. An example is someone who doesn&#8217;t have the technical ability to complete the course. How can you overcome this barrier?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">In some situations, it is beneficial to implement the e-learning course with a test group of learners to identify potential problems and identify areas that can be improved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Begin rolling out the course to learners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Evaluate<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Evaluate the success of the course through various methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Results from quizzes<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Follow-up tests in the weeks and months after the course has been completed<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Observations of behavioural change<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Changes or improvements in objective metrics, such as customer satisfaction metrics or sales figures<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Learner feedback<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Views and opinions are important but measuring results against the original objectives and desired learning outcomes is also essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">From your evaluation of the e-learning course and its impact, identify areas that can be improved either in the existing course or for future projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Is ADDIE Still Relevant?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">The relevance of ADDIE in the modern world of agile development is often discussed. The theory is that the clearly defined five-step process is at odds with an agile approach. However, the reality is that most e-learning developers still use ADDIE (or a form of it) as a framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Firstly, the five steps don&#8217;t have to be completed in isolation, as there can and usually is quite a bit of overlap. In other words, the ADDIE model shouldn&#8217;t be a linear process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Also, the ADDIE model creates a crystal-clear flow for developers that is applicable in any situation. For example, whatever approach you take to e-learning development, it doesn&#8217;t make sense to start developing content or wireframes before you have defined your objectives and got an understanding of your learners. ADDIE provides this development flow and structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Providing a Structure to Instructional Design<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">In modern e-learning development projects, the five steps that make up the ADDIE model are not standalone, where each is completed in sequence. Instead, they provide a framework to ensure the development project delivers on the requirements of learners and the organisation\u2019s learning objectives.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Instructional design is an important part of the e-learning development process, but it is a concept rather than a descriptive approach. 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