Instructional design models are like roadmaps for creating learning experiences. They give us a step-by-step plan to follow, ensuring that our courses are well-structured, engaging, and effective. These models help us set clear objectives, choose the right content, and create engaging activities.
ADDIE Model
MDE Competency: Compliance
Instructional designers use the ADDIE model to create efficient, high-quality training material. ADDIE stands for analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (International Society for Educational Technology, n.d.).
Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction
Instructional designers utilize Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction, a framework developed by Robert Gagne, to design and deliver effective learning experiences for students. The steps are crucial for creating meaningful educational content:
Bloom's Taxonomy
Bloom's Taxonomy is a hierarchical framework used in education to classify and categorize learning objectives and educational goals. It was developed by Benjamin S. Bloom. The taxonomy is designed to help instructional designers plan and assess learning outcomes, with an emphasis on cognitive skills and knowledge acquisition.
