Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Flashcards

In the ADDIE model, which phase produces learning objectives, assessment instruments, and a course blueprint?

Answer: Design

The Design phase specifies objectives, assessments, and the instructional strategy before materials are built.

Which verb makes the most measurable learning objective for an online module?

Answer: Compare

"Compare" is observable and assessable, while the other verbs describe internal states.

In Bloom's revised taxonomy, which level sits highest in cognitive complexity?

Answer: Create

The revised taxonomy places Create at the top, above Evaluate.

What is the main purpose of a learner analysis at the start of course design?

Answer: To identify learners' prior knowledge, needs, and constraints

Learner analysis ensures the design fits the audience's background, goals, and technology access.

Backward design begins with which step?

Answer: Identifying desired results

Wiggins and McTighe's backward design starts with desired results, then assessment evidence, then the learning plan.

A course has well-written objectives, but the quizzes test unrelated trivia. What design principle is violated?

Answer: Constructive alignment

Constructive alignment requires objectives, activities, and assessments to support one another.

Which is an example of formative assessment in an online course?

Answer: Weekly ungraded self-check quiz with feedback

Formative assessment monitors learning during instruction to guide improvement rather than assign final grades.