Instructional designers and learning experience designers
Planning a new instructional design course or training program
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The Project Planning mind map template from Xmind covers 63 nodes across four major branches: ADDIE, SAM, Becoming a Designer, and What is a Project. It provides a structured overview of instructional design models (ADDIE's five phases from Analysis to Evaluation, SAM's iterative cycles including Alpha/Beta/Gold), design thinking principles, and project conceptions. Key nodes include 'Gathering information to inform decisions' under ADDIE Analysis and 'Dragon Dreaming' under What is a Project. This template serves as a cheat sheet for learning designers, project managers, and educators exploring systematic design approaches.
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Project managers and curriculum developers
Comparing ADDIE vs. SAM for an upcoming e-learning project
Designers, educators, and team leads
Reflecting on personal growth as a designer or project lead
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore Core Branches
Launch the template in Xmind to navigate the four primary sections covering ADDIE, SAM, and project design fundamentals.
Step 2
Review and Customize Detailed Nodes
Expand the 63 nodes to study instructional design models and personalize the content by adding your own project notes or styles.
Step 3
Finalize and Share Your Plan
Rearrange the branches to suit your workflow and export the completed map as a PDF or image for team collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 63 nodes covering ADDIE, SAM, Becoming a Designer, and What is a Project. It details phases like Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation, and iterative cycles with Alpha, Beta, Gold milestones.
Start by exploring the ADDIE branch for a linear approach or SAM for iterative design. Customize nodes like 'Learner Characteristics' and 'Learning Outcomes' to fit your project. Use the 'Becoming a Designer' section to reflect on your role.
Yes, the template is free to use and fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or modify nodes, change colors, and export as image or PDF.
In SAM, 'Gold' is the final evaluation phase after Alpha and Beta testing. It represents a polished, ready-to-launch product, with lessons learned documented for future projects.
Absolutely. The 'What is a Project' branch discusses general project conceptions like 'Planned undertaking to achieve a goal', applicable to any field. The design thinking principles in 'Becoming a Designer' also transfer to product development.
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