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ADDIE: Analysis, Design & Development, Implementation, & Evaluation Resources

This section of the guide uses the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) instructional model for organizing resources and tools. Please use the tabs to navigate the resources.

The Analysis Phase clarifies the instructional problems and objectives, and identifies the learning environment and learner's existing knowledge and skills. (Wikipedia)

AHS Resources

Throughout this section of the guide we have included links to an Instructional Design Fundamentals Program that was created by the AHS eLearning Development team. This program covers twelve topics relating to eLearning and instructional design. You can access the full program here.

Instructional Design Fundamentals Program (AHS eLearning Development CoP) - Lesson 2: Need-to-knows vs Nice-to-knows
How to collect information and determine what is required, versus what is unnecessary.
Instructional Design Fundamentals Program (AHS eLearning Development CoP) - Lesson 4: How Adults Learn
Find information about adult learning principles and how that information can be applied to an eLearning environment. Several methods for how to structure content for adult learners are also discussed.
Instructional Design Fundamentals Program (AHS eLearning Development CoP) - Lesson 5: Instructional Design Theory
Information about five learning and instructional theories is provided. Information has also been included that relates to learning styles. In all cases, short descriptive videos have been provided to complement and explore the learning theories and styles being discussed.
SMART Goal Setting
Learn how to create and maintain SMART Goals. Created by Health Professions Strategy & Practice (2011).

External Resources

Cathy Moore- Design Methodologies - LT19
This session will reveal the damaging beliefs that restrict our work and show some ways to turn them around. By changing how we talk to our stakeholders and to ourselves, we can create targeted training that solves problems and improves lives.
How action mapping can change your design process
A blog on action mapping by Cathy Moore, with examples, recommendations and tips to proceed with a client.
30 Things We Know For Sure About Adult Learning
Published by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) in 2007. A list of 30 facts on various topics about Adult Learning, including Motivation, Curriculum Design, and Classroom environment.
What Makes for Effective Adult Learning
An instructor resource outlining some basics of adult learning, including teaching and learning tips, background research, and course design.
Group Dynamics
Information on the basics of group dynamics, created by Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation.
Writing Learning Objectives
An informative document on the topic of how to write learning objectives. Created by BCIT, 2010.

The design phase deals with learning objectives, assessment instruments, exercises, content, subject matter analysis, lesson planning, and media selection. In the development phase, instructional designers and developers create and assemble content assets blueprinted in the design phase. In this phase, the designers create storyboards and graphics. The project is reviewed and revised according to feedback. (Wikipedia)

AHS Resources

AHS Improvement Way: Tools and Templates
Find tools and templates relating to the AHS improvement Way (AIW) Method.
Improvement Charter Template
This AHS Improvement Charter will help you to consider and describe your proposed project.
Plan, Do, Study, Act Worksheet
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This AHS worksheet may be useful if planning an education initiative. The focus is on what to consider as part of that process, including challenges and outcomes.
Tips & Tricks for Presentations
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A light-hearted look at some basic tips and
tricks for your presentation toolkit
Instructional Design Fundamentals Program (AHS eLearning Development CoP) - Lesson 3: Learning Objectives
An important aspect of developing course curriculum is identifying what objectives the lesson entails.
Instructional Design Fundamentals Program (AHS eLearning Development CoP) - Lesson 6: Meaningful Assessment
How to evaluate assessment tools in the design of eLearning

External Resources

Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy of Learning Domains
Revised for the University of Alberta, Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning identifies levels of learning within cognition, affect, and psychomotor domains.
Training Delivery Method Selection Matrix (MIT)
By Kate Kibbee and Jeannette Gerzon, This Delivery Method Matrix lays out different teaching methods and outlines most effective and least effective situations. Copyright 2008.
Checklist for Strong eLearning Design
Version 2, put out by Cathy Moore. A tool that assists an educator in evaluating a training project and identify ways to improve it. 2015 www.cathy-moore.com
Blended Learning Toolkit
A toolkit that outlines and provides direction on blended (also known as hybrid or mixed mode) courses put out by University of Central Florida and AASCU.
Implementing active learning in your classroom
Guides through reviewing your current lessons to see where new active learning strategies assist your course. Put out by the Center for Research on Learning & Teaching, University of Michigan

See here for free, online gamification websites:

Kahoot!
A free site where you can create your own game or trivia quiz that can engage your class. Join in with your phone and an exclusive PIN.
JeopardyApp
Create your own version of an online Jeopardy-style game without Power Point!
Socrative
Create quizzes, make prepared activities and get instant results on lessons for instant student feedback.

The implementation phase develops procedures for training facilitators and learners. Training facilitators cover the course curriculum, learning outcomes, method of delivery, and testing procedures. (Wikipedia)

AHS Resources

AHS Human Resources Change Adoption resources
Find resources to help with change management. Gain access to several full text Change Management textbooks, as well as full audio book of ADKAR: a model for change in business, government and our community (Hiatt, J.M). ADKAR and PCT Assessment templates are also available.
Best Practices in Change Management
PROSCI Inc. (2018, 10th ed.) Find the full text to this change management textbook. Provided by AHS Human Resources.

External Resources

Adult Learning Techniques for Facilitators
from the YouTube description: "In this first video, Academic Expert Jennifer Kavanagh introduces the topic of Adult Learning Techniques, and begins highlighting characteristics of adult learners." Mar 28, 2013
Six Critical Success Factors for Running a Successful Virtual Meeting
Julia Young of Facilitate.com goes over a "virtual" meeting, and the six critical success factors that go into planning a meeting. Copyright 2020.
E-learning: How to Deliver an Engaging Virtual Classroom Presentation
Youtube video by FacilitadorTube, "Learn How to Deliver an Engaging Virtual Classroom Presentation in Under 10 Minutes! and get the results you want!" Feb 2, 2010.
MS Teams Training through AHS
Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) is an online communications platform with chat, video / voice meetings and calling features that offers enhanced functionality not available in Skype including file storage, sharing and collaboration.

The evaluation phase consists of two aspects: formative and summative. Formative evaluation is present in each stage of the ADDIE process, while summative evaluation is conducted on finished instructional programs or products. (Wikipedia)

AHS Resources

Program Evaluation
Overview of Program Evaluation including 5 Key Questions to answer during the evaluation and what to look for. 2011
Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback
AHS Professional Development guide to giving and receiving feedback, with examples, outlines, and recommendations. 2011
AHS Survey Software
Find information about survey software available to you via AHS, including Select Survey and REDCap. Please note that no support is provided by IT for either of these tools, apart from adding them to your computer. Links to user manuals are included however, or may be found online.

External Resources

Mentoring and Preceptorship

AHS-created Clinical Area-specific Education Tools

Clinical Nurse Educator Resource Hub

Adult Education Resources & Learning Opportunities

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP) provides training, research, evaluation, and communication services to public health organizations.
UBC's Teaching and Learning Resources Portal
Here you will find resources to support your development both as a teacher and a learner. You will find pages containing an overview and bibliography on a diverse range of teaching and learning topics, strategies, issues and tools.
Humber's Centre for Teaching & Learning
The Instructional Resources here are subdivided by Course Development Tools, Classroom Strategies, Classroom Management, and Professional Practice.
U of Waterloo's Centre for Teaching Excellence
U of W's CTE staff have developed numerous resources to assist instructors who want to enhance their teaching and improve their students' learning.

Associations and Organizations

Podcasts

Check out the following education podcasts. Listen to the content on the sites or through a multi-platform podcast app like Player FM.

Wired Educator Podcast On the Wired Educator Podcast, Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Teacher, Kelly Croy, discusses content delivery approaches that unlock teaching talent. With over 24 years of teaching experience, Croy shares his teaching tips and techniques and those he’s gathered from colleagues around the globe. These range from the basic — “How to Use Skype” — to more complex topics and interviews with leading educational figures.
Moving at the Speed of Creativity In one of the longest running podcasts, producer Wesley Fryer records ponderings, anecdotes, and sometimes whole presentations that he attends at conferences. Moving at the Speed of Creativity centers largely around edtech with podcasts that vary in length and release date. But when Wesley shares something, it's always worth a listen.
#edchat Radio #edchat Radio is a ten-minute show that highlights conversations from the weekly #edchat Twitter chat topic. The weekly hosts invite a few powerful conversationalists from the week's chat to reflect and share. This is a great show for those building their personal learning network (PLN) or who don't have time to participate in the weekly chat.
The Bedley Brothers The Bedley Brothers, Scott and Tim, are teacher-of-the-year brothers from California who live and breathe teaching and learning. They interview high-profile guests in 30-plus-minute shows, where they discuss a variety of topics, full of engaging anecdotes and practical info.
Techlandia While not strictly about education, the discussions of creativity and creativity pedagogy here, specifically as it pertains to tech, will inspire classroom teachers. A recent episode took a look at a few techniques for creating something new every day. Other episodes have included an exploration of techniques that turned a failing rural school into a local innovator, and tips for teaching students how to get the most out of digital media.
Cult of Pedagogy Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology — if it has something to do with teaching, we’re talking about it. On the podcast, I interview educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you’ll never learn in a textbook. Other episodes feature me on my own, offering advice on ways to make your teaching more effective and more fun.

Education Design & Development

ADDIE: Analysis, Design & Development, Implementation, & Evaluation Resources

Mentoring and Preceptorship

AHS-created Clinical Area-specific Education Tools

Adult Education Resources & Learning Opportunities

Associations and Organizations

Podcasts

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