In the ADDIE instructional design model, what does the acronym ADDIE stand for?

• A. Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate
• B. Assess, Define, Develop, Implement, Edit
• C. Analyze, Decide, Deliver, Introduce, Evaluate
• D. Assess, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate

Answer: (A)

ADDIE is a five-phase framework for creating instruction: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate. In the Analyze phase, you identify learning needs, the target audience, and constraints. In the Design phase, you set learning objectives, determine assessment methods, and outline the course structure. In the Develop phase, you create the actual materials and activities aligned with the design. In the Implement phase, you deliver the instruction to learners and manage the delivery. In the Evaluate phase, you measure effectiveness, collect feedback, and determine what to revise in future iterations. This sequence—from understanding the problem to planning, building, delivering, and assessing outcomes—is what the standard ADDIE model follows. The other options mix different verbs or disrupt the order (for example, using Assess or Edit, or swapping Deliver with Implement), which doesn’t align with the conventional ADDIE terminology and flow.