Task analysis is one of the cornerstones of instructional design. But what is it, really? The name says a lot: you analyze a task, step by step, to document how that task is completed.
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This is a great article, Nicole. I have found that even general analysis is the most crucial step of the ADDIE model. You simply cannot create a good painting with a lousy line drawing.
When it comes to the Goldilocks approach to detail (which I love) and IDs arguing for hours over the details, I would say this really comes down to the audience. If the classroom participants are new to computers then the steps will differ from a curriculum intended for top executives.
When it comes to the Goldilocks approach to detail (which I love) and IDs arguing for hours over the details, I would say this really comes down to the audience. If the classroom participants are new to computers then the steps will differ from a curriculum intended for top executives.