Is instruction always the answer?

Is instruction always the answer? We learned in class today that if you are an instructional designer by profession, then the answer to that question is always YES. But in reality, no, not always.

After answering this question, I then ask myself these questions:

• Where are we going?
• How are we going to get there?
• How do we know if we've arrived?

These are good questions not only for an instructional design plan, but for any quandary in life. It seems that sometimes I take on too many life pursuits with out a clear goal as to what I want the outcome to be. I am honest in saying that this IDET program was well thought through with a measurable and obtainable goal in mind. However, this is not necessarily the case for many of the other busy purtsuits I take on which make interesting conversation at a social event, but do not lead to an accomplished end.

Now about that ADDIE. She is becoming a friend (or possibly a foe). Whenever a well designed plan of action is needed, I find myself saying "This sound like we need ADDIE."