Every Manager or content creator of an E-learning project should value the process of planning as it decides the fate of a project. E-learning courses takes a lot of time and effort to develop and lack of proper planning may lead to disaster as the module might not be as effective as it is meant to be and also it might fail to fulfill the expectations of the learners. Implementing a strong plan of action will assist you in creating a more concrete and helpful plan for your E-learning projects to come.

Lets us now look at some of the popular Instructional design models for an E-learning course:

ADDIE: Instructional design model is often used for an E-learning project as it follows and ensures a clear and concise methodology. ADDIE i.e Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation form a procedural step for the E-learning project manager for successful completion of the module. With the help of ADDIE, you are planning the E-learning project more thoroughly. This will help in coming out with a properly executed and thought out E-learning project.

SAM: This model is described as an alternate option to ADDIE approach, mentioned in the first point. SAM stands for – Successive Approximation Model and it revolves around the concept that E-learning project can be completed in less time with fewer errors. Completing the E-learning project using this model helps you to re-frame or retool things when and where necessary. The key difference between ADDIE and SAM is that the former involves a more systematic or linear strategy, while SAM is more cyclical, which makes it ideal for E-learning projects with a smaller scope.

System Approach Model: This model is ideally suited for planning out the E-learning project. The following listed strategies take you through the entire planning process, from the first step of determining your instructional goals to finally conducting a summative evaluation. They are as follows:

  • Determine the learning goals and objectives
  • Conduct a thorough analysis
  • Research your audience to identify behaviors and traits
  • Develop performance objectives based on tasks and specific criteria
  • Create E-learning assessments based on learners’ preferences and needs
  • Create your Instructional Design strategy
  • Pick appropriate E-learning activities and resources
  • Evaluate the E-learning course to pinpoint areas for improvement (formative evaluation)
  • Verify that the E-learning content aligns with desired outcomes (summative evaluation)

Rapid Instructional Design: Rapid Instructional Design Model is used for fast-paced E-learning environments. This makes it easier for the E-learning professionals and also is a great fit for E-learning projects with quick turnaround times. Below mentioned are the key points that justify this approach. Rapid Instructional Design Approach:

  • Prepare
  • Present
  • Practice
  • Perform

Rapid Prototyping: Rapid prototyping gained popularity in the software industry before making its way to E-learning design. It is classified as a spiral model referring to its cyclical structure. Here are the steps involved in the Rapid Prototyping process:

  • Define the core concept.
  • Develop the framework.
  • Evaluate the refined core concept through user evaluations.
  • Implement changes based on user evaluations to refine the E-learning content.

This process is repeated as many times necessary in order to produce a high-quality E-learning deliverable.

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