Methodology

The ADDIE standard development model, with an emphasis on audience-centered, objective-focused learning, achieves practical, targeted results. By honing in on the key questions below, I create customized curriculua that accomplish two main goals: employee performance improvement and streamlined learning processes that maximize resources. Follow-on considerations, such as course maintenance, are at the bottom.

 

Analyze

• What should employees be able to accomplish upon completing the training?
• Is the need in performance improvement due to issues beyond the scope of training, e.g., motivational or equipment problems?
• Who is the audience, which skills do they already possess, and how varied is their experience?
• What are the quantifiable measurements of success?
• What constraints are there on time, budget and subject expert availability?
• Who has the authority to approve content and project management issues?

Design

• Is the training subjective, complex, and interpersonal (instructor-led or scenario-based training is best), or objective and technical (web-based training is generally adequate)?
• Which format or combinations of formats would best suit the material (instructor-led, web-based, webcasts, forums, role playing, or blended learning)?
• Does the fluidity of the material or the schedule preclude web-based or media-rich content?
• What is the training environment and which technologies are available?
• Which skills are required for course development (graphics, audio, video, programmers)?
• Is the course best approached through process stream, job role, task completion, or some other breakdown?
• Do the course(s) consist of modules that not everyone is required to take? How will information be organized to avoid redundancy or absent content for users with different course requirements?

Develop

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Implement

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Evaluate

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Maintain

• Who is responsible for determining the update frequency?
• Who owns the content and approves updates?
• Who is the contact for update information?
• Who is the contact for updates to the administrative content for the course?
• What is the lifecycle of the course? Is there a sunset date?

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