The most widely used methodology for developing new systematic training programs is often called Instructional Systems Design (ISD) (CMIT, 2017). ISD is a roadmap that helps to ensure the learners and their organization achieve their learning and performance goals through formal, non formal and informal environments (Clark, 2017) . It is designed to make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing (Merrill et al, 1996).
Traditionally, ISD models have been based around the ADDIE model which is named after the 5 phases which the model encompasseses namely:
Analysis
Design
Development- …show more content…
Identifies the end goal and objectives.
Good quality design with clear learning objectives. very useful management tool, allowing for the design and development of large numbers of courses to a standard high quality.(Bates,2017).
Problem solving tool.
Has been applied to a number of organisations from Universities to companies successfully.
ADDIE model is best suited to : Companies to train employees and identify a training plan. It has also been used by colleges. ADDIE has been almost a standard for professionally developed, high quality distance education programs, whether print-based or online and the Open University in the UK heavily uses ADDIE (Bates, 2017).
However, the ADDIE model has some weaknesses as noted in Fig.2.
Seven Common Weaknesses of the ADDIE Process
1.) Typical processes require unrealistically comprehensive up-front analysis Most teams respond by doing very little at all and fail to access critical elements
2.) Ignores some political realities. Opportunities are misses, vital resources aren't made available, support is lacking, and targets shift.
3.) Storyboards are ineffective tools for creating, communicating and evaluating design alternatives. Poor designs aren't recognized as such until too …show more content…
From Rapid Interactive Design for E-Learning Certificate Program. Online at: http://www.instructionaldesign.org/models/addie_weaknesses.html
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