Basics of Instructional Systems Development—Instructional Systems Development

Evaluation

While the evaluation element of the ADDIE model appears to be the last function, in reality, evaluation takes place at every point throughout the ISD process. In fact, every action in the ISD process has an equal and counterbalancing evaluation element associated with it.

In the analysis phase, evaluation usually consists of the following:

• review of all research data by SMEs and the design team

• survey, focus group, or other analytical method to validate population, delivery systems, course design, and other important training components

• evaluation of resources and constraints data based on reviews by key decision makers

• review of process issues such as deadlines and deliverables

During the design phase, evaluation is usually done on ...