During the analysis phase you, the instructional designer, will define the instructional problem. This is where the pre planning happens, so what are the instructional goals and objectives? You will need to determine what the learner has already been taught previously and what you want the learner outcome to be for this particular lesson or course.

When you reach the design phase you want to be sure to keep your design specific to the learning goals that you set in the analysis phase. There are 6 steps to follow in the design phase:

1. Documentation of design strategy
2. Using learning outcomes – apply instructional strategies
3. Create storyboards
4. Create design of the user interface
5. Create a prototype
6. Incorporate graphic design elements

The development phase is all about team work. You and a team of other professionals will work together to integrate technology with your design. You will get feedback on your development and review it in order to revise your plan.

Are you ready to see your plan in action? This is where the magic happens. During the implementation phase you will train both the learner and the instructor/facilitator using different methods. The learner will need to know how to use the system on a technical side. The facilitator will need to know the content and how to deliver the material. At this point the project manager will need to ensure all other aspects of the course/lesson are functioning properly.

There are two parts to the evaluation phase both in the form of assessments:

1. Formative – there are formative assessments in all phases of the ADDIE model
2. Summative – A test at the conclusion of all phases which asks users for feedback