WGU D291 LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN
FOUNDATIONS 200 PRACTICE CONCEPTS
2026
◉ What does SAM stand for? Answer: Successive Approximation
Model
◉ What does UbD stand for? Answer: Understanding by Design
◉ What is the difference between ADDIE, SAM, and UbD? Answer:
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? Answer: 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. Answer: Analyze
◉ During this phase, instructional designers write the learning
objectives and plan the assessments and outline the instructional
content for the learning experience. Answer: Design
◉ During this phase, the developers create and assemble the content
assets and assessments. Answer: Development
◉ During this phase, learners get to engage with the learning
experience to achieve their learning goals. Answer: Implementation
◉ During this phase, designers gather feedback and use it to revise
and improve the learning experience. Answer: Evaluation
◉ What are the stages/phases in SAM? Answer: Preparation,
Iterative design, Iterative development, Alpha release, Beta release,
Gold release
◉ In what way is SAM an iterative process? Answer: 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.
Answer: ADDIE
◉ This model is adaptable and offers flexibility in the design
process. Answer: ADDIE
◉ This model has the develop, evaluate, and design phases. Answer:
Both
◉ This model allows for collaboration earlier in the process.
Answer: SAM
◉ What is Understanding by Design? Answer: 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.
Answer: Identify desired results
FOUNDATIONS 200 PRACTICE CONCEPTS
2026
◉ What does SAM stand for? Answer: Successive Approximation
Model
◉ What does UbD stand for? Answer: Understanding by Design
◉ What is the difference between ADDIE, SAM, and UbD? Answer:
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? Answer: 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. Answer: Analyze
◉ During this phase, instructional designers write the learning
objectives and plan the assessments and outline the instructional
content for the learning experience. Answer: Design
◉ During this phase, the developers create and assemble the content
assets and assessments. Answer: Development
◉ During this phase, learners get to engage with the learning
experience to achieve their learning goals. Answer: Implementation
◉ During this phase, designers gather feedback and use it to revise
and improve the learning experience. Answer: Evaluation
◉ What are the stages/phases in SAM? Answer: Preparation,
Iterative design, Iterative development, Alpha release, Beta release,
Gold release
◉ In what way is SAM an iterative process? Answer: 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.
Answer: ADDIE
◉ This model is adaptable and offers flexibility in the design
process. Answer: ADDIE
◉ This model has the develop, evaluate, and design phases. Answer:
Both
◉ This model allows for collaboration earlier in the process.
Answer: SAM
◉ What is Understanding by Design? Answer: 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.
Answer: Identify desired results
