Operazionalization of the 4C-ID model in a practical context

The paper regards an experimental study of an instructional design (ID) model applied in the routines of a digital learning company for content production and course design. Given the complexity of adult learning, the study tried to identify an operative model that could support production process and at the same time ensure rich and engaging learning experiences. The model guarantees the possibility to evaluate learning objectives achievement of through the expression of the target knowledge/skills. Therefore, the ID model can be applied to both mandatory, self-enrolled and professional paths (in up-skilling and re-skilling courses). The development of the model is based on the four-component instructional design (4C-ID) that represents the main structure for the design. The paper presents a practical application of this model in a digital Italian company (Piazza Copernico srl) and explains the preliminary version of the model for future exploitations