Instructional Design Models

There is a variety of Instructional Design Models that every eLearning professional should know. Read all our Instructional Design Models articles, written by the best experts worldwide.

April 9, 2017 | Sponsored

Applying Gagné's 9 Events Of Instruction In eLearning

A number of learning theories can be utilized for eLearning, and developers have to wise to choose one that would suit the needs of the learners. Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction is one of the theories that eLearning experts often adopt when creating a suitable eLearning strategy.
by Heena Nanda
January 19, 2017

ADDIE Vs. Backward Design: Which One, When, And Why?

Opinion is divided between which of the two popular Instructional Design models is ideal for developing an online course. Both have their pros and cons, and it is quite likely that one of the two is better than the other in a specific situation. This articles explores the ADDIE vs. Backward Design dilemma.
by Partha Bhattacharya
September 23, 2016

Leveraging Gagné's Nine Events Of Instruction

Robert Gagné put forward a unique set of events to help Instructional Designers create effective learning materials. His nine-event based system uses a behaviorist approach to guide Instructional Designers on creating content that can accomplish specific learning objectives set for learners. As eLearning content designers, you can leverage Gagne’s Nine Events Of Instruction to produce highly engaging and motivational courses. Here are some thoughts and guidelines on how you can achieve that.
by Marina Arshavskiy
August 3, 2016

eLearning Two Step: An Overview Of Instruction

Online learning has been described as "one step forward for technology and two steps backwards for instruction". This first of two articles provides an eLearning two step overview of different instructional approaches we can use with online learners.
by Mary Burns
July 14, 2016

5 Tips To Use Classical Conditioning In eLearning

Classical Conditioning is a theory that is widely used in the field of psychology. However, eLearning professionals can also apply it in their eLearning course design to positively reinforce performance behaviors and create effective eLearning conditions. In this article, I'll share 5 tips for using Classical Conditioning in eLearning.
by Christopher Pappas
July 1, 2016

6 Tips To Use The Schema Theory In eLearning

The human mind is more than just soft tissue and synapses. It is a complex organ that allows us to comprehend the world around us and achieve our full potential, none of which is possible without mental schema. In this article, I'll highlight 6 tips to apply the Schema Theory in eLearning.
by Christopher Pappas