BENCHMARKING INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN MODELS - ADDIE WINS

Abstract

The rapid development of learning and instructional design technology has resulted in the creation of numerous instructional design models. These models are often used as the basis for instructional design courses, providing students with an introduction to the field. The abundance of models can be overwhelming, especially for beginners in the field. This prompts the question - which model is the best to use? The objective of this paper was to review the comparative advantages of selected models and to assist instructors in choosing the most appropriate one. Desk research was conducted to establish a list of qualitative indicators that can be used to evaluate and benchmark selected models. The models (such as ADDIE, SAMR etc.) were examined, and a benchmarking table was created. The paper provided insight into the most important characteristics of the selected models and presented arguments on their advantages and disadvantages. Based on the results of analysis and benchmarking indicators, the ADDIE model demonstrated slight advantages over other models. This paper compares four important models and recommends the ADDIE model as the most complete, structured, flexible, and easy to implement.