10th WEEK REFLECTION

This week, we were introduced to an important model of instructional design. There are fives phases in this model. Instructional theories also play an important role in the design of instructional materials. Theories such as behaviorism, constructivism, social learning and cognitivism help shape and define the outcome of instructional materials.

The five phases of ADDIE are as follows:

Analysis

• During analysis, the designer identifies the learning problem, the goals and objectives, the audience’s needs, existing knowledge, and any other relevant characteristics. Analysis also considers the learning environment, any constraints, the delivery options, and the time line for the project.

Design

• A systematic process of specifying learning objectives. Detailed storyboards and prototypes are often made, and the look and feel, graphic design, user-interface and content is determined here.

Development

• The actual creation (production) of the content and learning materials based on the Design phase.

Implementation

• During implementation, the plan is put into action and a procedure for training the learner and teacher is developed. Materials are delivered or distributed to the student group. After delivery, the effectiveness of the training materials is evaluated.

Evaluation

• This phase consists of (1) formative and (2) summative evaluation. Formative evaluation is present in each stage of the ADDIE process. Summative evaluation consists of tests designed for criterion-related referenced items and providing opportunities for feedback from the users. Revisions are made as necessary.
  

This model also serves as a guide for our assignment in creating and developing instructional design. We choose the topic on endanger animals. Hopefully we can come up with a good platform for teaching and learning.