What are Instructional Design Models?

ID models explain the instructional design process and provide guidelines and procedures that can be applied to a wide variety of situations. Every instructional designer should become familiar with two of the most famous models (Brown & Green, 2006):

1. The Dick & Carey Model is a classic example of performing an ID task systematically.

Here's an illustration of the model. This model includes 10 elements (scroll down to read "Elements of Dick & Carey.")

2. The Morrison, Ross & Kemp Model - There's no specific sequence in this model; each element may be addressed at any time during the ID process.

Here's an illustration of the model. This model includes 9 elements.

Resources:

• Instructional Development Models (This site includes a comparison of some of the most famous models.)
• The Dick and Carey Model (Don Clark)
• Instructional Systems Design Models (Steven McGriff)
• Instructional Technology Global Resource Network (David Maier)
• A comprehensive list of Instructional Design Models can be found at the Instructional Technology Connection Website (Martin Ryder, University of Colorado at Denver)