WGU D291 TASK 1 | LEARNING EXPERIENCE
DESIGN FOUNDATIONS I | PASSED ON FIRST
ATTEMPT | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALREADY GRADED A+
During this phase, learners get to engage with the learning experience to
achieve their learning goals. - ANSWERS-Implementation
During this phase, designers gather feedback and use it to revise and
improve the learning experience. - ANSWERS-Evaluation
What are the stages/phases in SAM? - ANSWERS-Preparation, Iterative
design, Iterative development, Alpha release, Beta release, Gold release
In what way is SAM an iterative process? - ANSWERS-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. -
ANSWERS-ADDIE
This model is adaptable and offers flexibility in the design process. -
ANSWERS-ADDIE
This model has the develop, evaluate, and design phases. - ANSWERS-Both
This model allows for collaboration earlier in the process. - ANSWERS-SAM
,What is Understanding by Design? - ANSWERS-A planning process and
structure to guide curriculum, assessment, and instruction that focuses on
teaching and assessing for understanding and learning transfer
What does the ADDIE model stand for? - ANSWERS-Analysis
Design
Development
Implementation
Evaluation
What does SAM stand for? - ANSWERS-Successive Approximation Model
What does UbD stand for? - ANSWERS-Understanding by Design
What is the difference between ADDIE, SAM, and UbD? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-Analyze
, During this phase, instructional designers write the learning objectives and
plan the assessments and outline the instructional content for the learning
experience. - ANSWERS-Design
During this phase, the developers create and assemble the content assets
and assessments. - ANSWERS-Development
Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs
during that stage.
Determine goals, content standards, and curriculum expectations. -
ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-Determine assessment evidence
Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs
during that stage.
Outline lessons and learning activities. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-
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
DESIGN FOUNDATIONS I | PASSED ON FIRST
ATTEMPT | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALREADY GRADED A+
During this phase, learners get to engage with the learning experience to
achieve their learning goals. - ANSWERS-Implementation
During this phase, designers gather feedback and use it to revise and
improve the learning experience. - ANSWERS-Evaluation
What are the stages/phases in SAM? - ANSWERS-Preparation, Iterative
design, Iterative development, Alpha release, Beta release, Gold release
In what way is SAM an iterative process? - ANSWERS-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. -
ANSWERS-ADDIE
This model is adaptable and offers flexibility in the design process. -
ANSWERS-ADDIE
This model has the develop, evaluate, and design phases. - ANSWERS-Both
This model allows for collaboration earlier in the process. - ANSWERS-SAM
,What is Understanding by Design? - ANSWERS-A planning process and
structure to guide curriculum, assessment, and instruction that focuses on
teaching and assessing for understanding and learning transfer
What does the ADDIE model stand for? - ANSWERS-Analysis
Design
Development
Implementation
Evaluation
What does SAM stand for? - ANSWERS-Successive Approximation Model
What does UbD stand for? - ANSWERS-Understanding by Design
What is the difference between ADDIE, SAM, and UbD? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-Analyze
, During this phase, instructional designers write the learning objectives and
plan the assessments and outline the instructional content for the learning
experience. - ANSWERS-Design
During this phase, the developers create and assemble the content assets
and assessments. - ANSWERS-Development
Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs
during that stage.
Determine goals, content standards, and curriculum expectations. -
ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-Determine assessment evidence
Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs
during that stage.
Outline lessons and learning activities. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-
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
