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What does the ADDIE model stand for? Analysis
Design
Development
Implementation
Evaluation



What does SAM stand for? Successive Approximation Model



What does UbD stand for? Understanding by Design



What is the difference between ADDIE, SAM, and UbD? ADDIE offers a stepwise process for
design development. SAM was developed as a more rapid process. Both ADDIE and SAM are
primarily focused on the learning objectives (LO), content, or instructor activities. UbD is a
different approach focused on learner outcomes. The UbD process begins with the definition of
expected outcomes, then develops the strategy for assessing student acquisition of those
understandings, followed by the development of learning activities or experiences.



What is ADDIE? A process used by training developers and instructional designers to plan
and create effective learning experiences


During this phase, the instructional designer gathers information about the target audience's
existing knowledge and skills to clarify the instructional problem. Analyze


During this phase, instructional designers write the learning objectives and plan the
assessments and outline the instructional content for the learning experience. Design


During this phase, the developers create and assemble the content assets and assessments.
Development

,During this phase, learners get to engage with the learning experience to achieve their learning
goals. Implementation


During this phase, designers gather feedback and use it to revise and improve the learning
experience. Evaluation



What are the stages/phases in SAM? Preparation, Iterative design, Iterative development,
Alpha release, Beta release, Gold release



In what way is SAM an iterative process? By gaining user feedback earlier in the design
process to more quickly and efficiently modify user experience and content


Determine if the following statements apply to SAM, ADDIE, or both.

This model can sometimes be a time-consuming, linear process. ADDIE



This model is adaptable and offers flexibility in the design process. ADDIE



This model has the develop, evaluate, and design phases. Both



This model allows for collaboration earlier in the process. SAM



What is Understanding by Design? A planning process and structure to guide curriculum,
assessment, and instruction that focuses on teaching and assessing for understanding and
learning transfer


Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs during that stage.

Determine goals, content standards, and curriculum expectations. Identify desired results

, Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs during that stage.
Consider what is needed to document and validate that targeted learning has been achieved.
Determine assessment evidence


Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs during that stage.

Outline lessons and learning activities. Plan learning experiences


A learning designer is planning for a prototype of their e-learning course.



Which phase of ADDIE is the learning designer planning for? Development


A learning designer is developing a corporate-level course on workplace communication. After
articulating the enduring understandings and goals for the course, learning designers determine
that learners will demonstrate their understanding by successful completion of a
communication improvement plan. Now they are working on developing the learning activities
that will scaffold up to that final product.



Which design model is the learning designer using? Understanding by Design (backward
design)


A learning designer is creating a course for college-level instructors who will be using a new
online learning platform. Time is limited, so after evaluating the instructional problem and
creating goals and objectives, they have developed a working model to gain user feedback
earlier in the process. This user feedback, acquired quickly and early, will inform the learning
designer of needed modifications.



Which design model is the learning designer using? SAM

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