How is rapid instructional design different from the traditional training desing model?

Answer 1

The traditional training design model has been criticized for several reasons. First, it is a linear approach driven by subject-matter experts. Second, the Instructional System Design model uses a rational, step-by-step approach that assumes that the training content is stable. Third, given the accelerated demand for training to be delivered just in time, traditional training takes too long. Rapid instructional design (RID) is a set of techniques that allows training to be built more quickly. RID modifies the training design model that consists of needs analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (traditional training design models). There are two important values in RID. First, instructional content and processes can be developed independently of each other. Second, resources that are devoted to design and delivery of instruction can be reallocated as appropriate. Design includes everything that happens before the training experience; and delivery is what happens during the trainingexperience. An example of this is a company that has limited resources for training delivery (i.e., large groups of trainees or a restricted time schedule) extra time should be allowed for the design process. Learning style differences make it difficult to develop a training program that maximizes learning for all employees. As a result, if possible, training content can be offered through books, manuals, audiotapes, videotapes, and online learning. It may also be possible to combine steps of the design process, such as analyses and evaluation. Job aids such as checklists, worksheets, and performance support tools can be provided to employees based on the results of a task analysis to identify activities and decisions needed to complete a procedure. Job aids can be chosen to help employees complete the procedure, and training can be provided to teach employees how to use the job aid. The use of a training design process should not be abandoned altogether; rather, now and in the future trainers will further develop RID techniques to reduce the time and cost and to increase the efficiency of training design in order to better meet business needs.