Philosophy

Both ADDIE and SAMS have a place in developing learning experiences. My philosophy is that ADDIE provides the big picture and ensures long-term instructional depth and variety. It can also be used for training like the one I created. I call this the texture of learning when it’s applied throughout the curricula.

SAMS is iterative and adaptive, allowing for frequent refinements and real-time adjustments to improve learning continuously. I apply SAMS regularly, incorporating feedback to enhance the overall learning experience dynamically.

Ways to learn

There are many ways to learn, and I believe it’s important to look at data and best practices to determine which methods are successful and meet the objectives, outcomes, and goals.

It’s important to have texture-a variety of ways to learn to keep in fresh, meaningul and motivational.

Reflection

In the demo project, there are many choices. For example, do I require each lesson/section to be completed before the learner can move on?

Should I branch the learning with incorrect answers?

Are 15 cards too many for the sorting activity?

Is it a good strategy to allow learners to go straight to the Quiz?

The purpose was if learners already knew and applied the return policy, they didn’t have to go through the course; they could complete the quiz. This makes it meaningful and motivational for the learner, yet meets the organizational goals.

These questions are a good starting point for evaluation and applying SAMS.