Applications and Examples 

Phase 1: Preparation

• Gather feedback from customers to understand performance challenges

• Interview managers to identify training struggles

• Define clear learning objectives of the training module

• Host a meeting with stakeholders to gather feedback and brainstorm solutions

SAM Alignment: The instructional designer gathers information to identify areas of improvement and priorities rather than immediately designing the module.

Phase 2: Iterative Design

• Develop a course outline

• Create draft prototypes and sample activities

  • Role play scenarios

  • Knowledge checks

• Share prototype with small group of employees

• Gather feedback and revise accordingly

SAM alignment: Rather than developing the course upfront, the designer creates a prototype so that stakeholders can test it out. Following feedback, the designer will then begin to create multimedia content.

Phase 3: Iterative Development

• Develop multimedia course including videos, interactive activities

• Launch with small group of employees

• Gather assessment and completion data and assess feedback

• Revise based on test results and roll out final product

SAM alignment: The designer ensured that the course was engaging and effective before the company wide launch.

Phase 1: Preparation

• Identify course learning outcomes aligned with academic standards

  • Define weekly learning objectives

• Collect feedback from prior students to address common challenges

• Brainstorm assessment strategies

SAM alignment: The designer gathered feedback to address past challenges and has set clear learning goals for end of the course.

Phase 2: Iterative Design

• Develop prototype for week 1 of the course

  • Discussion prompts

  • Lecture ideas

  • Practice quizzes 

• Share with stakeholders and small sample group

• Revise based on feedback, identifying accessibility and performance gaps

SAM alignment: Using measurable data, the designer will revise the module to address gaps before rolling out to students.

Phase 3: Iterative Development

• Launch week 1 module to students

• Monitor student engagement and performance

• Adjust future weekly modules based on week 1 data

SAM alignment: Rather than finalizing the whole course at once, the designer is able to revise prototypes based on real student participation.

Phase 1: Preparation

• Interview instructors and students about past LMS challenges

• Analyze current usage data and accessibility issues

• Define new product requirements and goals

SAM alignment: Gathered feedback on current product challenges to fully address user challenges.

Phase 2: Iterative Design

• Develop usable prototypes and product outlines

• Test usability and accessibility

• Observe interaction with prototypes and identify challenges

• Revise based on points of confusion

SAM alignment: Uses early testing on prototype before investing into full product development to emphasize feedback and revision.

Phase 3: Iterative Development

• Build functional LMS

• Release to limited sample group

• Track engagement and user errors

• Revise functionality before fully launching new product

SAM alignment: Even after launching the fully developed product, the designer will continue to revise based on feedback before fully rolling out the LMS.