ADDIE is an Acronym
That’s right! ADDIE is an acronym, meaning each letter stands for a different phase for creating an effective eLearning course. ADDIE stands for:
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Analysis
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Design
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Development
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Implementation
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Evaluation
The model is meant to be completed in sequential order, from Analysis to Evaluation. However, ADDIE is designed to be a flexible, continuous process of improvements and iterations.
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1. Analysis
Before you start developing your eLearning course, the ADDIE model states you should first analyze the current situation. Basically, get a clear picture of where everything is currently to understand the gaps you need to fill.
A quality analysis helps identify learning goals and objectives. It also helps gather information about what your audience already knows and what they still need to learn. During this stage is when you’ll conduct an in-depth training needs assessment to help you identify the gaps.
How do you perform a good analysis? Ask good questions – who, what, why, where, when, and how?
OUTPUT: At the end of the Analysis phase, you should have a plan for your eLearning course and know your training needs.
2. Design
In the Design phase, we view all the information from the Analysis phase and make informed decisions about creating the learning program. Be aware – this phase is often time-intensive and requires attention to detail.
The Design phase helps us decide specific learning objectives, structure of the content, mental processes needed by participants, knowledge or skills participants need to retain, best tools to use, videos or graphics to create, the length of time for each lesson. Just to name a few of the essentials.
OUTPUT: At the end of the Design phase, you should have your course outline, overall design, and storyboard completed.
3. Development
You’ve got your analysis. You’ve got your design. Now it’s time to start building.
The Development phase is where you actually begin creating or developing, your eLearning course.
In the previous Design phase, the content ideas should have already been decided. Your job in the Development phase is to bring those content ideas to life.
OUTPUT: At the end of the Development phase, you should have your entire eLearning course completed.
4. Implementation
Your eLearning course has been created, tested, and approved. Now it’s time for your learners to take the course.
Most often in the world of eLearning, this means exporting your file and uploading the course to an LMS (Learning Management System). During the export process, make sure you work with your client to know the exact settings they prefer for tracking.
Once the course is distributed and users begin taking the course, pay close attention to see if any issues arise.
OUTPUT: At the end of the Implementation phase, your eLearning course is available in the LMS for users to begin completing.
5. Evaluation
The final phase in the ADDIE Model is evaluation.
The Evaluation phase is all about gathering important information to see if the course needs to be revised and improved.
You can gather this information by viewing back-end data on the LMS. And asking users to complete surveys after they’ve finished the course.
OUTPUT: At the end of the Evaluation phase, you should have detailed information about what you need to revise or improve for this course or future courses.
