What Are the 5 eLearning Models Used Today?
Discover the five core eLearning models used today-ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gagne’s Nine Events, and ARCS-and learn how to choose the right one for your course design needs.
When you open an app like instructional design, the systematic process of creating effective learning experiences. Also known as learning design, it’s the invisible structure behind every lesson you finish on Duolingo, every Google Classroom assignment, and every online course you take. It’s not about making slides pretty—it’s about figuring out how people actually learn, then building steps that guide them from zero to skilled.
Good instructional design, the systematic process of creating effective learning experiences. Also known as learning design, it’s the invisible structure behind every lesson you finish on Duolingo, every Google Classroom assignment, and every online course you take. doesn’t just dump info on you. It breaks big goals into small wins, uses memory tricks you didn’t even know you were using, and gives you feedback that actually helps. You see this in eLearning, learning delivered through digital platforms like apps or websites. Also known as online learning, it’s the main way students and professionals in India now pick up new skills.—like a NEET prep course that repeats key topics at timed intervals, or a coding lesson that lets you practice right after explaining a concept. It’s also behind tools like learning management system, a platform that organizes and delivers online courses. Also known as LMS, it’s what schools use to track progress, assign work, and keep students on track. like Google Classroom. These aren’t just tech tools—they’re built on principles of instructional design.
Here’s what you’ll find in this collection: real examples of how instructional design works—or fails—in popular tools. You’ll see why Duolingo feels addictive but still leaves you struggling to hold a conversation. You’ll learn how Google’s free tools became the default for Indian schools, and why some are now switching away. You’ll get inside the structure of top NEET and JEE prep courses, and see how vocational training programs are designed to get you hired fast. Whether you’re a student trying to learn better, a teacher building lessons, or just curious why some courses stick and others don’t, this is your behind-the-scenes look at what makes learning actually work.
Discover the five core eLearning models used today-ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gagne’s Nine Events, and ARCS-and learn how to choose the right one for your course design needs.