ITC: 146 – Using ADDIE to Design Your Courses

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ITC: 146 - Using ADDIE to Design Your Courses
Last Updated on: October 22, 2026

One of the most talked-about instructional design methods is ADDIE. Originally designed to support military training, this 5-step method will help you improve your courses.

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As I analyse the 5 steps of ADDIE, I will concentrate on how educators apply it in the classroom.

The five steps of the ADDIE model are:

  • Analysis
  • Design
  • Development
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation

Using ADDIE means you are taking a deliberate approach to designing your course. Everything serves a purpose and connects with each other. The ADDIE method is applicable regardless of course modality.

This week, I am going to explain each of the ADDIE steps and provide ideas for using ADDIE to design your courses

Image: The ADDIE Model. Provided by: Lumen Learning. License: CC BY: Attribution

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