Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Flashcards

The SAM (Successive Approximation Model) differs from ADDIE mainly because it:

Answer: Uses iterative, rapid prototyping cycles

SAM uses repeated cycles of design, prototype, and review rather than a strict waterfall sequence.

According to the Community of Inquiry framework, which three presences are essential for online learning?

Answer: Social, cognitive, teaching

The CoI framework identifies social, cognitive, and teaching presence.

What is the recommended purpose of a course syllabus in an online course?

Answer: To communicate objectives, expectations, schedule, policies, and support resources

A clear syllabus sets expectations and orients learners to how the course works.

Which rubric feature most improves grading consistency for discussion posts?

Answer: Clear criteria with defined performance-level descriptors

Descriptors for each level make expectations transparent and scoring more reliable.

Chunking content into short modules primarily helps learners by:

Answer: Managing working memory limits

Smaller segments prevent overload and aid retention.

Which activity best supports the constructivist view of learning?

Answer: Solving a real-world case in a collaborative project

Constructivism holds that learners build knowledge through active, authentic experiences.

In a course map, what should each module-level objective directly support?

Answer: The overall course-level objectives

Module objectives should roll up to and support course-level outcomes.