Week 2: ADDIE Model
Overview
The ADDIE Model is a helpful framework used in instructional design to create effective learning experiences, and it is a great way to stay organized and thoughtful throughout the course creation process. It breaks the process down into five stages: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate.
- Analyze: This is where you figure out what the learning need is. You look at who your learners are, what they need to know or do, and what problems you're trying to solve.
- Design: Once you know what’s needed, you map out a plan. This includes setting learning objectives, deciding how the content will be delivered, and outlining the structure of the course or training.
- Develop: This is when you actually create the materials—like videos, slides, handouts, or interactive activities—based on your design plan.
- Implement: In this phase, the course or training gets delivered to the learners. It’s about putting everything into action and making sure it runs smoothly.
- Evaluate: After implementation, you review how it went. Did the training meet its goals? What can be improved next time? This phase helps you learn from the experience and make it better moving forward.
Diving into ADDIE
The Implications of the ADDIE Model for ID
The ADDIE Model provides a practical, step-by-step approach to designing learning experiences that are intentional and effective. It encourages instructional designers to begin by fully understanding the learners, the problem, and the desired outcomes before creating any content. ADDIE also supports organization and clarity throughout the design process, which is especially helpful when working with teams or juggling multiple parts of a project. While the model is often presented as linear, in practice it’s flexible and allows for ongoing reflection and adjustments, making it a strong fit for real-world learning environments.
Strengths of ADDIE Model
Clear structure: The step-by-step process makes it easy to plan, design, and evaluate a course in an organized way.
Focus on learning goals: By starting with analysis, the model ensures that all content is aligned with the actual needs of the learners.
Scalable and adaptable: ADDIE can be used for small projects like minicourses or large-scale training programs.
Limitations of ADDIE Model
Can feel too linear or rigid: In fast-paced environments, waiting to finish each phase before moving to the next may slow things down.
Time-consuming: For quick-turnaround projects, the full ADDIE process might feel too detailed or resource-heavy.
Limited focus on iteration: While evaluation is built in, ADDIE doesn’t always emphasize rapid testing or ongoing revisions like more modern, agile models.
ADDIE in my Minicourse
One of the biggest strengths of the ADDIE Model for my minicourse, Streamlining Move-In and Move-Out Inspections, is how it provides a clear and structured way to approach the course design process. So far, the Analyze phase has helped me clearly define the problem: property managers often lack a consistent process for inspections, which can lead to disputes, missed details, and disorganized records. Identifying this gap early on has helped me stay focused on what the course needs to solve before jumping into content creation.
One limitation I’ve noticed is that the model can feel a bit too linear or rigid if taken too literally. To address this, I plan to incorporate feedback loops throughout the design and development phases, allowing for continuous refinement of course materials. For example, after drafting initial modules, I'll seek input from a select group of property managers to ensure the content remains relevant and practical. This approach aims to enhance the overall effectiveness of the course.