Instructional and Learning Design Terminology Explorer

Virtual spaces where learners can interact with 3D models and simulations.

Virtual assistants that use AI to answer learner queries and provide support.

John Keller’s model focuses on motivation in the learning process and stands for Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction. It's designed to improve learner engagement and motivation.

A structured model focusing on integrating technology into the instructional process. It stands for Analyze learners, State objectives, Select media and materials, Utilize media and materials, Require learner participation, and Evaluate and revise.

Regular evaluations to ensure content is accessible.

Ensuring that the course meets accessibility standards, such as WCAG, for learners with disabilities.

Designing online courses that comply with accessibility standards.

Fonts designed to be readable for people with visual impairments, like dyslexia-friendly fonts.

Digital forms designed for easy use by individuals with disabilities.

Ensuring infographics are readable with screen readers and include text descriptions.

Ensuring learning platforms are fully accessible.

PDFs formatted with tags and structure for compatibility with assistive technologies.

Video players that support captions, transcripts, and keyboard accessibility.

Learning occurs through engagement with activities in specific social contexts.

Content that adjusts in real time to meet the unique needs of individual learners.

Systems that use algorithms to adjust the learning experience based on learner behaviour and performance.

Systems that adjust the learning path or pace based on individual learner performance.

Systems that adjust the difficulty of test questions based on the learner’s previous answers.

Adults are self-directed learners who bring life experiences into their learning process.

A flexible approach to learning that focuses on iterative improvements and responding to learner feedback.

Text descriptions provided for images to make them accessible for visually impaired users.

Tools like eye-tracking or adaptive keyboards for learners with disabilities.

A foundational model in instructional design, it stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. ADDIE is a linear but flexible framework that ensures instructional materials are effective.

Visual tools that display data on learner performance and engagement in real-time.

Learning happens through problem-solving in a realistic, contextualised setting.