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Instructional Design Models

A growing library of Instructional Design Models articles exploring the theories, models, and principles behind effective instructional design.

Mayer's Principles

Mayer's Principles

Mayer's Principles of Multimedia Learning provide a research-based framework for designing instructional content that aligns with how people learn.

Instructional Design Models - 10′ read
The Gagnes Nine Events

The Gagnes Nine Events

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction offer a step-by-step framework for delivering instruction that aligns with how people naturally process, apply, and retain new information.

Instructional Design Models - 6′ read
ADDIE

ADDIE

ADDIE is a core model that uses five phases—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation—to build effective, learner-focused training that improves over time.

Instructional Design Models - 10′ read
Understanding by Design

Understanding by Design

A complete overview of Understanding by Design (UbD). Opinion on its strengths, limitations, and implications for instructional design.

Instructional Design Models - 5′ read
Rapid Instructional Design

Rapid Instructional Design

Rapid Instructional Design (RID) focuses on speed and flexibility, streamlining development to deliver learning solutions quickly in fast-changing environments.

Instructional Design Models - 5′ read
SAM

SAM

The Successive Approximation Model (SAM) is an agile, iterative framework that uses rapid prototyping and continuous feedback to create flexible, learner-centered training.

Instructional Design Models - 8′ read
Performance Support

Performance Support

A structured instructional design framework that ensures learning materials are developed around clear, well-written, and measurable learning objectives.

Instructional Design Models - 10′ read

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