A Short Review on “A Model for Effective Online Instructional Design” by Li-Lang Chen

 Introduction

Due to increase in the popularity of online and distant learning, effective instructional design model is a necessity in today’s engaging online learning environments. Students easily lose their interests and feel worried and confused due to the poorly designed online course.

The principle of developing educational experiences that increases the efficiency, effectiveness and appeal of learning is known as Instructional Design (ID), also known as Instructional Systematic Design (ISD). Effective ISD models are very useful for the teachers and learners. Additionally, it helps in organizing content, prepare effective lessons, support and help learners and encourage engaging, meaningful and active learning. The main goal of this article is to discuss the principles of effective online instructional design that is helpful for creating online courses while taking pedagogical principles and learning theories into considerations.

In this article, the author majorly talks about the most repeatedly mentioned traditional ISD models- ADDIE and Dick and Carey’s model and also presents a new ISD Model- ICCEE (Identify, Choose, Create, Engage and Evaluate). 

Traditional ISD Models

There are mainly two traditional ISD models; ADDIE and Dick and Carey’s Model. The ADDIE model has five major course design principles: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation whereas Dick and Carey’s model follows nine step process into three phases- Analysis, Design and Development. The nine steps of Dick and Carey’s model are-1) Identifying instructional goals, 2) Conducting instructional analysis, 3) Analyzing learners and contexts, 4) Writing performance objectives, 5) Developing Assessment instruments, 6) Developing instructional strategy, 7) Developing and selecting instructional materials, 8) Designing and conducting Formative evaluation and 9) Designing and conducting Summative Evaluation.

Online Instructional Design Models

Apart from the most used traditional ISD Models; ADDIE and Dick and Carey’s Model, there are five major ISD models, theories and standard relevant to online instruction or e-learning design. They are- 1) Alonso, Lopez, Manrique, and Vines’ E-learning instructional model, 2) the Instructional Design Model for Online Learning (IDOL), 3) Roblyer’s Online and blended learning design theory, 4) the Online instruction rubric by Quality Online Learning and Teaching (QOLT), 5) Quality Matters (QM) Publisher Rubric.

A Pedagogically Effective Model for Online Instructional Design

Based on the observations of various ISD Models, the author has proposed a new model consisting five main principles or steps in the model: Identify, Choose, Create, Engage and Evaluate (ICCEE). The special feature in this model is that all main steps and their associated sub-steps majorly follow a sequential order and circular order as well. The efficiency of designing an online course can be maximized by an online instructor following this model.

 Conclusion

The proposed ICCEE model can be used as an effective guidance while creating or developing online course materials by the online educators and instructors. The strategy can be effectively implemented to boost online students' involvement, motivation, and learning focus. Both a linear and circular approach applies to these five fundamental principles. In other words, while creating or delivering online education, educators can go back to any earlier step and adjust their instructional design. The online instructional design model's ultimate objective is to help online instructors create better online courses or lessons, to help online students concentrate on their learning, and to encourage active teaching and learning.

 

 

Reference

Chen, L. (2016). A Model for Effective Online Instructional Design. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 7.