1-1 Instructional Design Analysis An instructional design analysis helps the instructional designer to gather information about the available resources, the content to be taught and the reasons for teaching it, and the learners. This information is used throughout subsequent steps of the Instructional Design Process. Needs Assessment and Content Analysis The needs assessment and content analysis must gather information on the learning context so that the design can meet the following:  Need for creating the course / resource  Coverage of the tasks and knowledge within the course / resource topic  Requirements of new curriculum  Priorities established for the new curriculum  Accreditation/recognition requirements Resource Analysis The analysis must gather information on the learning context so that the design uses the available resources and does not go beyond the available resources. Learner Analysis An instructional design analysis describes who the learners are based on the learners’ situation and their needs. One of the key aspects of designing instruction is to know who your learners are. The analysis must gather information on the learning context so that the design can meet the following:  Demographic factors such as age, language, ethnic background, and gender  Motivation factors  Previous learning and subject background  Learner expectations  Ability of teachers  Potential of students to succeed in their studies

1-1 Instructional Design Analysis An instructional design analysis helps the instructional designer to gather information about the available resources, the content to be taught and the reasons for teaching it, and the learners. This information is used throughout subsequent steps of the Instructional Design Process. Needs Assessment and Content Analysis The needs assessment and content analysis must gather information on the learning context so that the design can meet the following:  Need for creating the course / resource  Coverage of the tasks and knowledge within the course / resource topic  Requirements of new curriculum  Priorities established for the new curriculum  Accreditation/recognition requirements Resource Analysis The analysis must gather information on the learning context so that the design uses the available resources and does not go beyond the available resources. Learner Analysis An instructional design analysis describes who the learners are based on the learners’ situation and their needs. One of the key aspects of designing instruction is to know who your learners are. The analysis must gather information on the learning context so that the design can meet the following:  Demographic factors such as age, language, ethnic background, and gender  Motivation factors  Previous learning and subject background  Learner expectations  Ability of teachers  Potential of students to succeed in their studies