1. Strengths with the ADDIE Instructional Design Model
by
Alberto Rodriguez
Collaborative Project
In partial fulfillment of
EDTC 6321.63 Instructional Design
The University of Texas at Brownsville, College of Education
Department of Teaching Learning and Innovation
Dr. Joseph Rene Corbeil
July 1, 2012

2. A synthesis of this literature reveals the strengths of the analysis, design, development,
implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) instructional design model. The problem is that the
ADDIE instructional design model, although argued by Hokanson, “ADDIE, as a process
through which instructional designers design, develop, and implement instructional media and
learning environments, does little if anything to encourage further innovation when designing”,
(Hokanson, Miller, and Hooper, 2008). He goes on to state that, “One can view the ADDIE
model as a recipe for instructional design, a perfunctory and mechanical description or overview
of the design process”, (Hokanson, Miller, and Hooper, 2008). The purpose is to to discover the
strengths of the ADDIE instructional design model. The need is to understand the contributions
of the ADDIE instructional design model, thus pointing out its strengths.
The ADDIE model’s strength is that it is linear in nature, which is the basis of some of its
criticism, and is the basis for almost every model that has come thereafter, or as Balturay states
in regards to all of its stages, “These are common characteristics found in almost all instructional
design models”, (Balturay, 2008).
The ADDIE model provides a step-by-step sequence of events in teaching an individual
lesson. It allows for the objectives or tasks to be defined clearly. It lends itself to neat
organization as well.
Other advantages or strengths of the ADDIE model are that it is cost effective, and it saves
time for both the learner and the instructor. The ADDIE model is so consistent that it makes for
effective training in its use, and as a result promotes effective learning.
In conclusion the ADDIE model, although proposed for objectives common to the industrial
era, is still used today and is the basis for many other model that have come after it. Although
other models are different, they still incorporate the same basic layout of the ADDIE concept,
which is analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.

3. References Cited
Balturay, M. H. (2008). Characteristics of basic instructional design models. Ekev Academic
Review, 12(34), 471-482.
Hokanson, B., Miller, C., & Hooper, S. (2008). Role-based design: a contemporary perspective
for innovation in instructional design. Tech Trends: Linking Research & Practice to
Improve Learning, 54(6), 36-43.
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://addiecpr.wikispaces.com/Strengths and Weaknesses
(n.d.). Retrieved from
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