| HIGH-LEVEL DESIGN DOCUMENT | A typical high-level design is three to five pages, even for lengthy and complex learning solutions.
It puts a framework around the solution and provides macro information, including purpose, target audience, learning objectives, delivery method, creative treatment, overall timing, design considerations, and evaluation approach. A high-level design document is particularly useful when multiple development teams are building courses concurrently and you want each to produce a consistent learning experience for learners. |
| DETAILED DESIGN DOCUMENT | A typical detailed design document builds on the high-level design document and includes a four-column table: learning objectives, content outline, instructional approach (to deliver the content and practice the content), and duration. This ensures that all critical content is accounted for before instructional materials are developed.
The table grows in length in line with the duration of the learning solution. For example, a one-day workshop may have a 24-page detailed design document. |
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