This post is provided by guest blogger, Arshpreet K Thind, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development Program.

A study investigated the usefulness of the ADDIE instructional design model in online education. Researchers analyzed 58 articles on applying ADDIE in distance learning environments. Their findings showed the ADDIE model to be effective across various online educational settings, with a preference for asynchronous learning (without real-time interaction). The study also identified successful teaching practices within the ADDIE framework, such as using multimedia presentations, providing feedback, and encouraging interaction among learners. Overall, this research suggests that the ADDIE model remains a valuable tool for designing impactful online courses, particularly asynchronous ones.

This study’s reliance on a meta-analysis (analysis of existing research) offers a broad perspective, but the quality of the 58 articles included is unclear. While the ADDIE model’s effectiveness is supported, the focus on asynchronous learning might limit its generalizability.

Despite these limitations, the resource is valuable for educators considering the ADDIE model for online courses, especially asynchronous ones.  Instructors and instructional designers interested in incorporating multimedia, feedback, and interaction would also find this information useful.

Reference:

Spatioti, A. G., Kazanidis, I., & Pange, J. (2022). A comparative study of the ADDIE Instructional Design Model in distance education. Information, 13(9), 402. https://doi.org/10.3390/info13090402