ABSTRACT
Before attempting to design instruction, you need to be aware of how learners retain information. Recall from task analysis that information can be stored either in memory, in a job aid, or in a combination of the two. Some information must be stored in memory as opposed to a job aid. Storing information in memory is best facilitated
using instruction,
where learners attend a class, work through a computer-based instruction program, etc. The development of instruction evolves through a design phase. Design of instruction focuses on finding the best ways to move information into a learner’s memory for later recall and use. How do you go about designing instruction? The first step is developing an instructional plan, comparable to a construction blueprint. It requires data from the front-end and task analyses.
