Instructional Design: Needs Analysis Toister, J. (2014, August 22). Instructional design: Needs analysis [Video]. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructional-design-needs-analysis/welcome?autoplay=true&u=2168252
"A needs analysis is the first step of any ADDIE-aligned instructional design process. Join Jeff Toister in this installment of Instructional Design Essentials and learn the three-step process of conducting a needs analysis that will accurately capture and define the goals of your project. Jeff brings his 20+ years of instructional design experience to bear. He helps you set clear goals with project sponsors, gather data from participants quickly, and analyze the data to identify gaps in your current system and goals for your future one" (Toister, 2014).
If unable to complete the entire LinkedIn Learning course, it is recommended that students view the following chapters:
Understanding the importance of needs analysis: 3m 57s
Identifying the target audience: 3m 46s
Establishing project constraints: 4m 25s