My personal assessment of the ISD model is that is works. In my field, I believe utilizing the ISD model helps the training team work together in a systematic process to create and administer a lesson that will assure successful learning for the employees. Needs analysis is key in developing a training lesson for the department that will be utilized by the attorneys and staff of the firm. With limited time available to spend in training the sessions have to be of great importance for the learners to participate in the classes. In corporate training, deadlines and projects are always pushing the trainers to put together a lesson that balances quality and timeliness. ADDIE analysis phase is the formal planning and quality assurance of the lesson to be trained. It defines the needs objectives of the company and the learner. To me, it is the most important phase of the ISD model because if this is not considered thoroughly; there is a chance that no one will participate in the training.We perform surveys and one-on-one meetings with the Member Attorneys to find out their goals for their own work efficiency and also the work efficiency of their secretary’s.
Another key factor in the ISD model for our firm is the Instructional Design Phase. This is the point when several of the training team members come together to plan what the content should be in the design and how it will be administered most effectively. With time restraints, this is always a challenge.
With a solid plan from information gathered through needs analysis and instructional Design phases, the Development and Implementation phases are easy. The training team continues to monitor development and also runs a pilot class for all analysis’ that are involved in the training to critique. One the pilot is complete and changes to the course documentation has been made the class is ready to be taught.
I enjoy my job and a big part of it is having an ISD model to make development of training documentation a structured process that is easy to follow. It is an essential part of what we do.
3 comments:
You present an excellen poin--more planning and work upfront--the easier the end steps will be.
Although the ISD model seems lengthy, it is a great tool for creating the specifically targetted training for an audience like yours who doesn't, it seems, have a lot of time to spend in training.
I like the ADDIE process and the ISD models because it does keep designers focused on what they need to do to design effective instruction.
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