Comments on: ADDIE—Love it or leave it?

By: linear congruence

linear congruence — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:57:44 +0000

[...] modulo an integer, … This proves that congruence modulo n is an equivalence relation, …Viral Notebook | Michael M. Grant, Ph.D.I'm going to say it out loud: I'm a big fan of ADDIE (i.e., that is analysis, design, development, [...]

By: Dr. B

Dr. B — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:53:04 +0000

The key thing I find useful about ADDIE is using it when it is appropriate. When I started as an instructional designer I used it a lot. Now I feel comfortable modifying as I see fit. I do a lot of work with SME who have no idea about ID. ADDIE is a way to show them the process in a format that they can grasp right away.

Like any tool the important part is deciding when to use it.

By: Michael M. Grant

Michael M. Grant — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:30:35 +0000

Wow, everybody!
Such great comments. I really like the emphases you guys are placing on the flexibility of ADDIE. The framework is a nice structure for understand the more specific models. Big shout outs to Drs. Hodges, Carmichael, and Lowther for piping in and giving us new perspectives, too!

By: Deborah Lowther

Deborah Lowther — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:26:02 +0000

During my 20 years as an instructional designer, ADDIE has always been a foundational component to any ID model. However, as noted by Molenda (2003), “the ADDIE Model is merely a colloquial term used to describe a systematic approach to instructional development, virtually synonymous with instructional systems development (ISD). The label seems not to have a single author, but rather to have evolved informally through oral tradition. There is no original, fully elaborated model, just an umbrella term that refers to a family of models that share a common underlying structure (p. 1).

The first diagram of ADDIE depicts it as an iterative process (see Figure 1). Why do you think this model had evoked such varied passion and the underlying assumptions that it is linear model?

Enjoy reading the Molenda’s “In Search of the Elusive ADDIE Model” paper.

Molenda, M. (2003). In search of the elusive ADDIE model. Accessed May 17, 2009 from http://www.indiana.edu/…/In%20Search%20of%20Elusive%20ADDIE.pdf

By: Bill Carmichael

Bill Carmichael — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:34:05 +0000

The assumption of ADDIE being “linear” appears at first to be a logical assumption. After all, you can’t have a finished design project until all previous steps have been completed right? Be it corporate trainers or instructional designers, I honeslty think that we all agree with Reiser & Dempsey’s (2002)definition anaysis that all instructional design procedures “include the core elements of ADDIE to ensure congruence amoung goals, strategies, and evaluation and the effectiveness of the resulting instruction (p. 18). It is not linear and its effectiveness relies upon the fact it is not. Just a thought!

By: DePaula

DePaula — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:49:48 +0000

From what I have learned so far about ADDIE- it is a format that instructional designers use to begin and produce final products. ADDIE breaks the design process down into stages or steps.

Some pros to ADDIE is that it provides a path on what to do next and what should be done or included at each stage. Some cons to using ADDIE is that you can go back and forth between the stages.

ADDIE fits into my world because I am a trainer and a designer. I use this process when constructing modules or job aids for departments in the company. As a new designer ADDIE reminds me of important steps and allows me to have a process from start to finish.

Many people do not realize that we use ADDIE in other instances besides design in our daily lives…

By: George

George — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:48:24 +0000

For the most part this has been my first exposure to the ADDIE model. Previous classes have made references to it but not to any great detail. The process appears to be very straight forward, but I am sure there is much more to it. If I am correct, a person can, and will, revisit each stage of the ADDIE model numerous times through out the design process. I hate to admit it but the video that used getting a date as a means to demonstrate the ADDIE model really helped.

By: Steven C

Steven C — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:45:14 +0000

ADDIE is my friend! For those new to instruction design, it is a useful tool to apply previous training materials toward for gap/process analysis. New instruction designers will appreciate the simplicity of the ADDIE model, as well as the process that makes it possible for a designer to have a design framework that allows flexibility in project execution.

By: Chia ming Cheng

Chia ming Cheng — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:44:10 +0000

As my personal opinion, ADDIE model is a successful instructional model. Instructors use the model to design the lesson. It struck my thinking; many new instructional models are from original ADDIE model.
Even other models tried to explain or develop new model, but it still use ADDIE model for their sample.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:44:06 +0000

As a newbie to the field of IDT, ADDIE gives me a starting point. It is a framework that lends itself to a great product. For me, starting with a framework is key because in the initial phase, it requires the focus of figuring out what the problem is and defining it. As a teacher, it reminds me of how I design my lesson plans. It’s not the exact same process, but the evaluation is key for both.
I agree with Linda, that it will keep me focused on all key components and it seems easy to use and relevant for lots of different areas. It’s common sense.