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Instructional Design Foundations

April 10, 20135 min read

SDI Clarity Insight — This article is part of our Knowledge Base, drawing on 20+ years of organizational design and talent development expertise. See our eLearning Development services and L&D Glossary.

Instructional design provides systematic approaches to creating effective learning. Understanding foundations improves training outcomes.

Analysis comes first. Understanding learners, content, and context shapes all subsequent decisions.

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Clear objectives guide design. Without defined outcomes, effectiveness cannot be measured.

Active learning beats passive consumption. Engagement produces better retention and application.

Assessment validates learning. Testing should align with objectives and real-world performance.

Iteration improves results. Feedback from learners enables continuous enhancement.

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