Title: Topic 1: Models, frameworks and processes
Course: Learning Design and Development

Introduction

The process of designing learning for an online course involves several elements including aspects of designing the learning pathway, materials, activities, assessment and ultimately, the quality of the work.  There are particular instructional methodologies, frameworks and models that have been relied on by different people because they offer systematic strategies and guidelines which inform the teaching and learning approach. Although there are various instructional and/or learning design models in the educational field, including ASSURE, Dick and Carey, the KEMP Design Model., in this particular topic, only two of the contemporary models or frameworks will be discussed. The first model that will be explored is the learning design methodology called 'the 7Cs of Design and Delivery' developed by researchers at Leicester University's and the second popular model that will be explained is the ADDIE. These two frameworks are focused on for two main reasons.  Firstly, unlike many other learning design methodologies, the 7Cs framework was developed to support online learning environments which are the currently popular teaching and learning approach.  The ADDIE model on the other hand is a generic model that has been widely used and is easy to understand.

Objectives

At the end of this topic you will be able to:

1. Explain the concept of learning design frameworks and models
2. Discuss the importance of applying learning design frameworks and models
3. Describe contemporary learning design frameworks and models including  7Cs learning design framework and ADDIE

Please note that these activities are also available from the Module Study Material at the relevant point.