What are some examples of e-learning design models that support adaptive learning?

1 ADDIE model

The ADDIE model is a classic and widely used instructional design model that consists of five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. It is a linear and systematic process that guides you to identify the learning goals, audience, content, strategies, and evaluation methods for your e-learning course. You can use the ADDIE model to design adaptive learning by conducting a thorough analysis of the learners' characteristics, needs, and preferences, and then designing and developing content and activities that can be customized and adapted to different learners. You can also implement and evaluate your course using feedback and data from learners to make adjustments and improvements.

2 SAM model

The SAM model is an agile and iterative instructional design model that consists of three phases: Savvy Start, Design, and Development. It is a flexible and collaborative process that allows you to prototype, test, and refine your e-learning course in cycles. You can use the SAM model to design adaptive learning by involving learners and stakeholders in the Savvy Start phase to define the learning goals, audience, content, and strategies. Then, you can create and review prototypes of your course in the Design phase, and incorporate feedback and changes in the Development phase. You can also use the SAM model to create adaptive learning by using branching scenarios, adaptive quizzes, and adaptive navigation that can adjust to learners' choices and responses.

3 ARCS model

The ARCS model is a motivational design model that focuses on four elements: Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction. It is a learner-centered and goal-oriented process that helps you to design e-learning courses that can capture and sustain learners' interest, relate to their needs and goals, build their confidence and self-efficacy, and reward their achievements. You can use the ARCS model to design adaptive learning by using various techniques and strategies to address each element, such as using multimedia, stories, questions, challenges, feedback, examples, choices, guidance, and rewards. You can also use the ARCS model to create adaptive learning by using data and analytics to monitor and measure learners' motivation and performance, and then adapt the course accordingly.

4 Merrill's principles

Merrill's principles are a set of instructional design principles that are based on the idea that effective e-learning courses should promote problem-centered learning. The principles are: Demonstration, Application, Activation, Integration, and Task-centered. They suggest that you should provide learners with demonstrations of the skills and concepts they need to learn, opportunities to apply them in realistic situations, activation of their prior knowledge and experience, integration of their new knowledge and skills into their own contexts, and task-centered instruction that guides them through a series of problems or projects. You can use Merrill's principles to design adaptive learning by providing learners with different levels of guidance, feedback, and support based on their prior knowledge and skills. You can also use Merrill's principles to create adaptive learning by providing learners with different types of problems or projects that match their interests and goals.

5 Here’s what else to consider

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