How does the real world affect ADDIE, the instructional design process?
When the instructional design process, ADDIE, is applied in the real world it takes place within a unique working system. Some of the ways that each unique system affects the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of instruction is by compressing and expanding the steps. Also, the system forces the designer to review assumptions, re-interpret basic learning goals in light of the systems goals, and to re-order and reprioritize the steps as needed. Q. How do systems goals influence the learning goals of a training program? Basically, in the real world, the instructions goals for the learner must also meet the systems goals. For example in a business system, the learning goals must be in line with the mission and values of the business. This might mean using a delivery system that is less costly even though another method might have provided more richness. It might also mean that more levels of understanding would have to be built into the product. In many military a
