Leaving ADDIE for SAM: An Agile Model for Developing the Best Learning Experiences

  • 2h 30m
  • Michael Allen, Richard Sites
  • Association for Talent Development
  • 2012

The ADDIE process is past its prime.

It was developed long before Agile and other iterative processes that have introduced greater efficiencies in design and development, fostered more creativity, and addressed effective stakeholder involvement. Leaving ADDIE for SAM introduces two new concepts SAM, the Successive Approximation Model, and the Savvy Start. Together, they incorporate contemporary design and development processes that reduce the complexity of instructional design and development, yielding more energetic and effective learning experiences.

This book is a must-read for all learning professionals who have a desire to let go of outmoded methodologies and start creating better, faster training products today.

About the Authors

Michael W. Allen, the CEO and founder of Allen Interactions, is a treasured architect of interactive, multimedia learning and is recognized for his many insights, inventions, and presentations. With more than 40 years of experience in e-learning in both academic and corporate settings, he is best known today for his role in creating Authorware; authoring a bestseller, Michael Allen s Guide to e-Learning, his e-Learning Library series; editing Michael Allen s e-Learning Annuals; and overseeing the work of his studios at Allen Interactions. In May 2011, he received ASTD s Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award; and in 2012, Allen was selected by The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) Advisory Committee as a recipient of the 2012 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He holds an MA and PhD in educational psychology from The Ohio State University.

Richard H. Sites has spent the past 15 years designing and implementing web-based training and tools to support improved workplace performance. His efforts have been in both academia and private industry, including working with many Fortune 500 companies. He is Vice President of Client Services for Allen Interactions Inc., where he is responsible for promoting value-driven consulting and design throughout all Allen Interactions partnerships. He holds a doctorate of education from the University of West Florida along with a master s of education and a bachelor s of business administration.

In this Book

  • Leaving ADDIE for SAM—An Agile Model for Developing the Best Learning Experiences
  • Preface
  • Traditional Design Models Disappoint
  • Instructional Systems Design
  • Anatomy of Effective Learning Events
  • Successive Approximation Model 1
  • Successive Approximation Model 2
  • Are You The One?
  • Preparation Phase
  • Prototyping
  • Constructing the Prototype
  • Setting the Target
  • Designing for Success
  • Project Planning
  • Additional Design
  • Creating the Design Proof
  • Iterative Evaluation
  • Getting to Gold
  • References
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