Successive Approximation Model (SAM) EDT 610: Instructional Design: Theories Models Malika Busbee ST. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL Dr. Steve Gregor What is Sam? Dr. Michael Allens Successive Approximation Model (SAM) is derived
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Successive Approximation Model (SAM) EDT 610: Instructional Design: Theories & Models
Malika Busbee
ST. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL
Dr. Steve Gregor<br>
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What is Sam? Dr. Michael Allen’s Successive Approximation Model (SAM) is derived from the agile software development process, which focuses on the development of working product through iterative and incremental development among collaborate teams of specialists (Allen & Sites, 2012; Brown & Green, 2020)
SAM1 and SAM2 can be scaled from basic to extended based on the complexity and scope of the project Custom e-Learning & Technology Solutions | Allen Interactions<br>
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The CASE FOR SAM<br>
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Addie vs. Sam ADDIE stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate
ADDIE is linear “waterfall approach” and steps are ordered in the development process
ADDIE has been considered the “gold standard” for years in many organizations
ADDIE has longer development cycles compared to SAM
Communication with stakeholders occurs deeply into the development phase which doesn’t give the instructional designer enough time to make changes
Testing is often overlooked due to time constraints An Introduction to SAM for Instructional Designers - E-Learning Heroes (articulate.com)<br>
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SAM1 The basic process—SAM1—can be a good fit for smaller projects or teams. This flavor of SAM is a simple model with three iterations of the familiar instructional design steps of evaluation, design, and development. Using this approach, everyone’s ideas and assumptions can be discussed, prototyped, and tested early on, bringing you closer to a usable product more quickly (E-Learning Heroes, 2022) Rapid Instructional Design & Development with SAM | Allen Interactions<br>
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SAM 2 Larger projects, especially those involving more than a few people and needing formal budgets and project plans or those in which development is completed by a separate team, perhaps even in a different facility or country, will need to use SAM2
The major difference is that in SAM2, the project moves on to a development phase when design iterations have been completed, whereas in SAM1 the product is complete at the conclusion of the Evaluate, Design, and Develop iterations.
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TIPS for A Successful SAM1 and sam2 implementation The SAM model give the instructional designer the ability to revise work and test protypes as he/she moves forward in the development process which saves time
Use the “Savvy Start” method (Allen & Sites, 2022) which helps the instructional designer to engage major stakeholders (budget maker, person who owns the performance problem, person who supervises performers, subject matter experts, recent learners) from the beginning of the project
Collect data and gain insight with major stakeholders and make sure everyone is aligned as soon as possible
Brainstorm and collaborate with major stakeholders to smooth out any challenges that may be on the table upfront
Test out prototypes as often as possible through the design process to ensure that final product is consistent with the major stakeholders’ vision
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Challenges Although the SAM agile instructional design method is growing in popularity, there are a few challenges with the model that the instructional designer should consider.
SAM is a cyclical process and rapid phototyping is often the most essential step (elearningindustry, 2022)
Less emphasis on the prep phase (elearningindustry, 2022)
Can have lack cohesion due to the inclusion of so many different voices (Kennesaw.edu, 2022)<br>
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References Allen Interactions. (2022). SAM The Successive Approximation Model. Retrieved from https://www.alleninteractions.com/services/custom-learning/sam/elearning-development
Allen, M. W., Sites, R. H., American Society for Training, & Development. (2012). Leaving ADDIE for SAM. Association for Talent Development.
Brown, A. H. and Green, T. D. (2020), The essentials of instructional design: Connecting fundamental principles with process and practice (4th Ed.) Routledge, NY, NY.
E-Learning Heroes. (2022). An Introduction to SAM for Instructional Designers. Retrieved from
https://community.articulate.com/articles/an-introduction-to-sam-for-instructional-designers
eLearning Industry. (2022). ADDIE Model Vs SAM Model: Which is Best For Your Next eLearning Project. Retrieved from
https://elearningindustry.com/addie-vs-sam-model-best-for-next-elearning-project
Jung, H., Kim, Y., Lee, H., & Shin, Y. (2019). Advanced Instructional Design for Successive E-Learning: Based on the Successive Approximation Model (SAM). International Journal on E-Learning, 18(2), 191–204.
Kennesaw State University. (2022). Success Approximation Model (SAM). Retrieved from https://dli.kennesaw.edu/resources/idmodels/sam.php<br>
