Session 2: Instructional Design Models
Virtual SIG: Instructional Design
Program Overview:
This year’s Instructional Design SIG delivers a full ADDIE‑aligned learning journey designed to elevate the chapter’s instructional design capability through science‑based methods, hands‑on practice, and AI‑enhanced workflows. Each session builds on the last, guiding participants from foundational concepts to fully developed learning assets they can use in their portfolios or workplace. Participants should plan to attend all sessions.
To see an outline of the whole program, please visit this website.
Current Session Information:
Session 2: Instructional Design Models
- Detailed exploration of ADDIE and SAM models
- Comparison of different instructional design models
- Practical application of models in real-world scenarios
Activity: Given a case study and training module, justify the merits of implementing ADDIE or SAM to achieve desired results
Activities are due no later than Monday, April 13, 2026
TIME: 5:30-6:45 PM CST
Location: Zoom
*Zoom URL will be provided upon registration
Members: FREE with registration
Non-Members: $20 with registration
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ATD Nashville has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
Host:
Paula O'Brien is an Instructional Designer at A. O. Smith, combining creativity and instructional expertise to develop engaging educational programs and knowledge resources. She has expertise in instructor-led training, content creation (including writing, digital photography, infographic and video production) and eLearning development. With 19 years in instructional design, Paula excels in needs assessment, task analysis, curriculum design, LMS administration, program evaluation, facilitation, and project management.
Paula actively supports her profession by leading the ATD Nashville Instructional Design SIG, where she mentors fellow talent development professionals.
She holds a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and a Master of Education and Human Development from George Washington University, a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Rollins College, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
