Instructional Design Models

A learning model is a framework that defines the mechanism(s) of learning. An instructional design model provides guidelines to organize appropriate pedagogical scenarios to achieve instructional goals. Instructional design models are used in education and training, such as  higher education, corporate world, government.

The most widely used model is ADDIE – Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

As seen from the image above, the model provides a universal framework for instructional design work, where each stage of the process is well defined and a precursor of the next stage.

The Department of Energy’s Training Program Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Training is based on the ADDIE model, as its table of contents clearly illustrates.

There is a plethora of instructional design models available. The InstructionalDesigner site has a good list, while the University of San Diego|Online’s Learning Design & Technology Program highlights many resources, including 18 Influential Instructional Design Models & Theories.