Designing Multimedia Instructional Materials using Gagne’s Framework in Promoting Adult Learners’ Asynchronous Learning Experiences

This research addresses the challenges faced in Distance Education (DE) by investigating the impact of carefully designed multimedia instructional materials in creating a conducive asynchronous learning experience for adult learners. With the increasing integration of digital technologies in higher education, especially in DE, it becomes imperative to assess and optimize the various teaching tools available to ensure effective educational delivery. The unique challenge in DE is that adult learners often study in isolation, with limited instruction, and at a distance from traditional classroom activities. To mitigate these challenges, multimedia instructional materials are recognized for their potential to enhance the learning experience. This study delves into how the design of instructional materials, supported by technology, contributes to improving the asynchronous learning experience digitally and subsequently the learning outcomes. Well-designed instructional materials have been identified as crucial determinants of success, emphasizing the need for a learner-supported approach employing carefully selected instructional design. It is suggested that institutions offering DE prioritize the creation of high-quality multimedia instructional materials rooted in suitable learning theories, in supporting adult learners in DE to enhance learner satisfaction, improve academic performance, and reduce attrition rates. Further exploration and evaluation of this instructional design framework are certainly called recommended for a testament enhanced credibility for the said framework.