Leaving ADDIE for SAM : field guide : guidelines and templates for developing the best learning experiences

Make your foray into successive approximations successful and as easy as possible.In the 2012 bestseller, Leaving ADDIE for SAM, learning professionals were introduced to the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the Savvy Start—the key to a successful project kick-off. Together, these concepts incorporate contemporary Agile processes that simplify design and development, yielding more energetic and effective learning experiences. This companion Field Guide provides the job aids, tools, and templates you need to put the SAM methodology in motion and take your ISD practice to new heights. Complete with a foreword by Michael Allen, this book is an essential resource to create better, faster training products and "move the needle" on current training efforts.In this book, you will: • Apply the principles and concepts behind Leaving ADDIE for SAM.• Update your training products with these contemporary, Agile design processes.• Use the job aids, tools, and templates provided to work on actual projects. Cover Copyright Contents Foreword Preface Part I: Preparation Phase Start With the End in Mind Backgrounding Worksheet #1 Backgrounding Questions Preparing for the Savvy Start Worksheet #2 Savvy Start Attendee Form Starting the Savvy Start Worksheet #3 Savvy Start Communication Rules Brainstorming in a Savvy Start Prototyping Worksheet #4 A Prototyper's Notes Grid Worksheet #5 Wrapping Up the Savvy Start Documenting the Savvy Start Part II: Iterative Design Phase Planning in SAM Continue Designing Creating Instructional Content Worksheet #6 Content Grid Part III: Iterative Development Phase Building the Deliverables User Reviews Worksheet #7 User Review Managing a Deliverable Review Worksheet #8 Review Strategy Design Proof Review Worksheet #9 Design Proof E-Learning Overall Review Worksheet #10 Design Proof ILT Overall Review Alpha Review Worksheet #11 Alpha Global Review Beta Review Worksheet #12 Beta Global Review Gold Review Worksheet #13 Gold Release Global Review Plan for Revisions Worksheet #14 Evaluation of Implemented Course Worksheet #15 Course Revision Strategy Part IV: Conclusion Are You Ready to Lead? Worksheet #16 SAM Leadership Self-Evaluation A Note From the Authors About the Authors About Allen Interactions Annotation Make your foray into successive approximations successful and as easy as possible. In the 2012 bestseller, Leaving ADDIE for SAM, learning professionals were introduced to the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the Savvy Start the key to a successful project kick-off. Together, these concepts incorporate contemporary Agile processes that simplify design and development, yielding more energetic and effective learning experiences. This companion Field Guide provides the job aids, tools, and templates you need to put the SAM methodology in motion and take your ISD practice to new heights. Complete with a foreword by Michael Allen, this book is an essential resource to create better, faster training products and move the needle on current training efforts. In this book, you will: Apply the principles and concepts behind Leaving ADDIE for SAM. Update your training products with these contemporary, Agile design processes. Use the job aids, tools, and templates provided to work on actual projects." "Make your foray into successive approximations successful and as easy as possible. In the 2012 bestseller, Leaving ADDIE for SAM, learning professionals were introduced to the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the Savvy Start--the key to a successful project kick-off. Together, these concepts incorporate contemporary Agile processes that simplify design and development, yielding more energetic and effective learning experiences. This companion Field Guide provides the job aids, tools, and templates you need to put the SAM methodology in motion and take your ISD practice to new heights."-- Portion of summary from book