ISD From the Ground Up (2nd Edition)

1	Instructional Systems and the ADDIE Model

 

Chapter Objectives

At the conclusion of this chapter, you should be able to

• define an instructional system
• define the ADDIE model of ISD
• list advantages and disadvantages of instructional systems.

 

Instructional Systems

From the perspective of an instructional designer, any undertaking that includes a learner and the subject matter necessary to learn requires an instructional system. Instructional designers need inputs (subject matter and resources), a process (ISD), and outputs (curriculum and materials) to build a training course. This combination of elements is called an instructional system. (See the sidebar for a list of key definitions.)

This book describes an instructional system ...