Course 1: Build a Learning Design Document
Module 2: Build a Learning Design Document

Lesson 3: Import Analysis Data

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Once you have a new Learning Design document you are ready to begin building your design.

Assuming you are following the ADDIE model for instructional design

  • You have completed the Analysis Phase, and

  • A summary of your Analysis is a logical starting point for your Design document

Overview — Analysis Data

These are the Analysis Data categories you can import into:

  • Statement of Need

  • Impact

  • Data Analysis Overview

  • Data Analysis Summary

  • Proposed Outcomes

  • Obstacles

  • Target Audience

  • ISD and SME bios

You will use the Import Analysis Data function on the Learning Design Tool ribbon to import:

  • Relevant data from your Analysis phase into the first section of your Learning Design document, the Content Analysis.

  • Bios of the ISDs (instructional designers) and SMEs (subject matter experts) involved in building your Design Document — because it may be important to document their expertise.

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Content Analysis table

Good to know …

  • You can also type content into the Content Analysis categories.

  • We recommend that you begin by importing your Analysis data. Then edit and format the imported content as needed.

  • Use the buttons in the Text Formatting group on the Learning Design Tool ribbon to apply Learning Design Tool styles and maintain consistent formatting.

Import Analysis Data button on the Learning Design Tool ribbon

How to Import Analysis Data

With the Content Analysis page on your screen:

  1. Click Import Analysis Data on the Learning Design Tool ribbon

  2. If using a Course ID, verify it when prompted

  3. If using a Course ID, choose whether to have it added to the source Analysis document you are drawing from - to make it easy to find this source document in the future

  4. Click Open in the Import Content Analysis Data dialog box:

    • Navigate to and open the source file you want to draw from

    • Highlight the content to import

  5. Select the Category to add content into

  6. Click Import

    • The source document will remain open so that you can highlight additional content to import

    • Repeat steps 5 & 6 as needed

    • To open another source document:

      • Click the Open button again

      • You will be asked if you are finished with the current source document

      • Say Yes

      • The current document will close

      • Navigate to and open another source document

  7. Click Done when done

Verify Course ID
Import Analysis Data dialog box - annotated