MethodsWe work in both AGILE and ADDIE models depending on how you prefer to implement your learning within your organisation. The AGILE method (Align, Get Set, Iterate & Implement, Leverage, Evaluate) is borne out of software development with the focus on iteration to achieve quality throughout the build, and can be applied to the Instructional Design component where it is an iterative type of design and development. The materials are created and evaluated during the process rather than creating an entire product which is then evaluated - such as the ADDIE model (see below).
The learning designer could be involved at the very early stages, or drop in at the development or any other point where their skills are required. An over view is as follows: Align: Align the learning with learners and performers in the organisation, and business strategy and intelligence alignment. It's about accomodating the five moments of learning need. Get Set: Once agreement is achieved on preparing learners to perform and supplying the right information when it's required, Get Set uses rapid task and critical skills analysis. This is all used to create a Learning Experience and Performance plan (LEaP). |
Iterate and Implement: This is the development stage where it is determined how functionality impacts learners and performance, if any learner or user changes are required, and if there are more new knowledge supporting topics required. This mapped to the existing LEaP. Leverage: Leveraging technology e.g. enabling learners to find the right information when they need it; Leveraging people e.g. allowing teams to use social media and collaborative tools within their company. Evaluate: Evaluate the quality of the learning product and the impact on learners and performance. |
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