In this chapter, the authors outline the different stages in the Web-Based Instructional Design Model (WBID). There are four stages as outline below
The Analysis stage has two phases: problem analysis and instructional component analysis. The problem analysis stage addresses the issue the training is trying to solve. The instructional component analysis ask the questions: What will the learners be able to do after the instructions, what resources can be used to deliver the instruction, what are the characteristics of the learners, and what is the structure and sequence of the major components of the training design.
The Evaluation Planning stage looks at the formative and summative evaluations for the program. During this stage various items are identified such as what is being evaluated, who are the stakeholders, what are the evaluation methods, who will conduct the evaluations, and when should the evaluations take place.
The Concurrent Design stage includes the process of designing, developing the training, and evaluation. During this stage the budget, project manager and other key team members are defined. The main component of this stage is the design and development of the training course, which can also run concurrently with other activities.
The last stage is the Implementation stage. This is what the program is ready to be used by learners.
The WBIC model would be a great resource for anyone just starting out with design and development of an online course. It covers all of the major areas and takes you through the questions that need to be asked during each stage. This model is more focused on the implementation of the course and not necessarily the design of the content that other models cover in more depth. I especially like that the authors outline that the design is concurrent with other tasks in the project timeline. This is something that project managers sometimes find hard to understand as some of the design components are not dependent on the larger project tasks.
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