Foundations I – WGU Exam Questions and
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Purpose of instructional design
Build upon learners' existing knowledge through planned, ordered steps
3 phases of human-centered design
inspiration, ideation, implementation
What is human-centered design?
Approach that starts with the people you are designing for and ends with solutions that are designed
to suit their needs
Instructional Design
The development of well-structured instructional materials using learning objectives, focused
teaching strategies, and feedback and evaluation - based on what the audience needs to learn
Learning Experience Design
Making learning experiences relevant and meaningful through human-centered approaches
User Experience Design
The process of enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure
provided in the interaction between the user and the product
How is Learning Experience Design different from traditional Instruction Design?
LxD focuses on visual appeal of materials, ID focuses on creating content for learning
Human-centered design: Inspiration Phase
Get to know the audience and define the problem
Human-centered design: Ideation Phase
Brainstorm ways to solve the problem
Human-centered design: Implementation Phase
Prototype and test ideas
Which design method includes empathizing with the target audience as an essential step in the
process?
Learning Experience Design
Which design method includes analyzing analytical, methodical, and scientific skills to design and
develop e-learning experiences?
Instructional Design
, What is ADDIE?
ADDIE is a Instructional design method, more particularly a Instructional systems design model
Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation
What is Analysis in ADDIE?
Looking at data, asking questions. Thinking about the audience, content, delivery. What the learning
needs are, the topic, and what will motivate the learners.
What is Design in ADDIE?
Blue-printing of instructional materials. Structure information, develop the learning strategies,
determine how to assess the results. Write clear and concise learning objectives.
What is Development in ADDIE?
Building the product. Determine how to build out the plans. What the delivery devices and learner
activities will be. Testing the final product.
What is Implementation in ADDIE?
Testing materials with learners. Preparing learners before the launch, monitoring the launch, and
collecting the data.
What is Evaluation in ADDIE?
Reviewing the results. Determining how to define success. Evaluate efficiency, the experience, and
the outcomes.
What is SAM?
Successive Approximation Model
What is Preparation in SAM?
Gather background information. Initiate design process. Determine what outcomes are.
What is Iterative Design in SAM?
Project planning and additional design period. When begin to get user feedback
What is Iterative Development in SAM?
Come up with design proofs. Construction of the design.
In what way is SAM an iterative process?
Gain user feedback in design process, can more quickly and efficiently modify
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. (backward design)