Principles Of Instructional Design

Question 1

The instructional designer should conduct a____________

Answer 1

“Task Analysis” to improve the training situation.

Question 2

The instructional designer will focus on improving_____________

Answer 2

“human performance” to solve an instructional problem.

Question 3

The _____________will often focus on the content perspective of an instructional problem.

Answer 3

subject matter expert

Question 4

The instructional designer approaches the task by first____________

Answer 4

“defining the problem”

Question 5

The core principles or elements of instructional design are:

Answer 5

1. Analyze
2. Design
3. Development
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation

“ADDIE”

Question 6

____________________specify exactly what the learner must master and provide a map for designing the instruction and developing the means to assess learner performance.

Answer 6

“Instructional Objectives”

Question 7

_______________is the order in which information is presented and plays an important role in helping the learner understand and learn the information.

Answer 7

“Content Sequencing”

Question 8

_________________is a pattern of words and pictures that are created to communicate with learners. This process uses techniques ranging from the way you structure a sentence using words to signal the learner such - as recall in a last step, to the use of typographical elements such as bold or italics to direct the learner’s attention.

Answer 8

“Designing the Message”

Question 9

This part of instructional design involves putting all the parts together to produce the instructional materials that might involve producing a videotape, web pages, printed materials or audio tapes (after analysis and design).

Answer 9

“Development of instruction”

Question 10

______________are used to assess the learner’s mastery of the objectives.

Answer 10

“Evaluation Instruments”

Question 11

To get started with the ISD process, first ________________

Answer 11

“Identify the need for Instruction”

Question 12

The goal of instructional design is:

Answer 12

to make learning more efficient and effective and to make learning less difficult.

Question 13

“Needs Assessment” of ISD serves four functions:

Answer 13

1. Identifies needs relevant to a particular job or task.
2. Identifies critical needs that have significant impact.
3. Sets priorities for selecting intervention.
4. Provides baseline data to assess effectiveness of instruction.

Question 14

“Needs Assessment” process consist of:

Answer 14

1. Planning
2. Collecting Data
3. Data Analysis
4. Final Report

Question 15

“Planning” of needs assessment is:

Answer 15

Focus on job classification or target audience.

Question 16

“Collecting data” of needs assessment is:

Answer 16

Careful consideration of the sample size and distribution is required when collecting data. The sample must include individuals from representative sites and regions. Interviewing employees in only one area could provide a false picture of training needs for a company wide target audience.

Question 17

“Analyzing Data” of needs assessment is:

Answer 17

The output of analysis is the prioritization of needs which can be prioritized by economic value, ranking scale, frequency of identification or timeliness.

Question 18

“Compiling a Final Report” in needs assessment is:

Answer 18

1. Summary of study’s purpose
2. Summary of the process
3. Summary of results w/one or more tables and brief narrative
4. Necessary recommendations based on the data