General principles in designing education

The ADDIE model is a systematic instructional design framework used for developing effective learning experiences. The ADDIE model is a structured, five-step process used in instructional design to create effective learning experiences. Each step represents a distinct phase in the development of instructional materials: 

1. Analysis: This phase involves gathering information about the learners, their needs, the context of learning, and any constraints. It helps identify the goals and objectives of the instruction.
2. Design: In this phase, the instructional designer plans the overall structure and content of the learning materials. This includes deciding on the instructional strategies, media, and assessments to be used.
3. Development: Once the design is finalized, the actual instructional materials are developed. This may include creating presentations, writing content, designing activities, and developing multimedia elements.
4. Implementation: Here, the instructional materials are put into use with the learners. This phase involves delivering the instruction as planned, whether through face-to-face teaching, online courses, or other delivery methods.
5. Evaluation: The final phase involves assessing the effectiveness of the instruction. This includes gathering feedback from learners, assessing their performance, and evaluating whether the instructional goals were met. The evaluation results are used to improve future iterations of the instruction.

In the course design process, ensuring alignment across various levels is essential for coherence and effectiveness. You will need to map your course on the:

• curricular level 
• course level
• educational meeting level

By mapping learning objectives, materials, and assessments at each of these levels, instructors can ensure that all components of the course are aligned and contribute to the overall success of the educational experience.