The Importance of Evaluation

The rationale behind this particular discussion post is analogous to preparing a defendant for trial. The law states that every individual is innocent until proven guilty; however, year after year many innocent people go to jail for crimes they did not commit simply because they were unable to “defend” themselves under interrogation. This week, we … Continue reading →

Creativity in Industrial Design

While ADDIE and other ID models provide a systematic approach for any instructional designer, critics of ID models contend that they are too prescriptive. Consider the following: What are the benefits of following the process outlined by ADDIE or any other ID model? Does following a model allow the instructional designer to exercise creativity and … Continue reading →

Reflecting on Your Role in Instructional Design

Introduction It is refreshing to participate in a program intent on utilizing the tools being taught to the students.  For instance, each of the courses in the Instructional Design program culminates in a final reflection paper allowing the learner yet another opportunity to engage in transformative learning described by Mezirow as constructivist in nature, wherein … Continue reading →

Comparing Instructional Design Models

ADDIE Model One of the benefits of participating in this program is the readability of the course materials. For instance, the excerpt, “Is ADDIE a Blond, Brunett, or Bald?” (Morrison, Ross, Kalman, & Kemp, 2011, p. 13) is both engaging and informative providing a brief history of instructional systems design (ISD) and the original of … Continue reading →