The Course design document or design document (as it is popularly known) is created at the end of the Design phase of ADDIE model. It is the final document that comes at the end of the Design phase activities. A course curriculum is also a final document of the Design phase and is often used... Continue Reading →
Instructional Design Basics – Part 2 – Instructional Design Models
In Part 1 of Instructional Design Basics series, we read about Instructional Design theories. We learnt that Instructional theories provide the basis for an instructional designer to select the best instructional strategy to develop an effective learning experience. Based on these learning theories and science behind the instruction and cognitive behavior of the learner, instructional... Continue Reading →
Instructional Design Basics – Part 1 -Theories and Principles
As the year is coming to an end, it dawned upon me that I have not written anything on my website about the basics of Instructional Designing. I will cover the basics in two parts - Part 1 - Theories and Principles and Part 2 - Instructional Design Models. Instructional Design Theories To create an... Continue Reading →
Content Lethargy
In our field of work (content creation), one thing that remains constant is content. It keeps changing its shape and structure, but the same content remains in front of our eyes during the entire life cycle of a project. In the case of projects that go on for a year or more, sometimes, it becomes... Continue Reading →
How to Write a Perfect ILT
ILT refers to Instructor led Training and is one of the commonly used methods to impart training. This method is primarily used in class rooms where the learning is imparted by the instructor to the learners. The ILT materials mainly consists of Class room training deck (PowerPoint slides), instructor and student guides, and exercise sheets.... Continue Reading →
Successive Approximation Model
Successive Approximation model (SAM) is a modification to the ADDIE model. It is based on the AGILE methodology and has introduced iteration in the ADDIE model.




