Instructional Design is the process by which learning products and experiences are designed, developed, and delivered. These learning products include online courses, instructional manuals, video tutorials, learning simulations, etc. Instructional designers are the 'architects' of the learning experience.
Educators and instructional designers alike have used the ADDIE Instructional Design method as a framework in designing and developing educational and training programs. "ADDIE" stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. This sequence, however, does not impose a strict linear progression through the steps. Educators, instructional designers and training developers find this approach very useful because having stages clearly defined facilitates implementation of effective training tools.
Let's take a closer look at the process.