Proficiency Check | Let's Talk About ADDIE

Here's a quick lesson on ADDIE, a design process in Instructional Design.

One thing to keep in mind while I share all this is that ADDIE may feel like the ideal, but IDs hardly ever have an ideal scenario within their projects. While it's important to have all the stages, they aren't exactly linear in action. But here's my quick explanation. (If you need to read the transcript of this, click here.)

You can explore ADDIE more with the interactive graphic.

Deliverables at Each Stage

Deliverables exist at each stage of the ADDIE process. And while you won't be asked to create everything in every project, context is important. Here are a few of the deliverables I've created at various stages ADDIE during my career:

Analysis

SME interview questions
Notetaking mechanisms/formats
Content gathering strategies
Stakeholder identification & onboarding
Process Mapping
Agendas & Email comms
LO & Outcome-based mapping

Design

Instructional Design Document/High-level Design
Program Map/Syllabus Outline/Pacing Guide
Project Plan
Scripts
Wireframes/Storyboards
Style Guide

Development

Job aids: checklists, manuals, guides, worksheets, templates
eLearning: modules, mobile learning, microlearning, branching scenarios
Videos: Animation, Software tutorials, Bright Spot Interviews, Hype-up Videos
(v)ILTs: Engagement activities & Slide deck
Audio: Podcasts & VO

Implementation

Quality Assurance Process/Doc
Communication Strategy
Learning Campaign Plan
Train-the-Trainer materials: Facilitator Guide/Lesson Plans, Training recording, etc.
Onboarding Manuals (for supervisors of New Hire)

Evaluation

Feedback Forms/Requests
Program Assessments
Maintenance Documentation
Content List
Sunset meeting deck

Don't get overwhelmed. Remember this is a process, which means you're not creating everything all at once. I'm simply sharing here so you have all the context (and so you understand why you don't just want to focus on the final asset for your portfolio).

Skills Needed at Each Stage

(If you need to read the transcript of this, click here.)

Remember, sometimes an ID gets to move through the entire design process (be it ADDIE or something else), and sometimes you're brought in when the Analysis has already been done and you're just in charge of the build. It truly depends on the organization you're with. But even if you're not a part of every stage, understanding the process supports you in making sure your part is as efficient as possible.

I'll be sharing more lessons like these in the future so keep an eye out!

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