Merrill’s Task-Centered Instruction Template for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Description

Leverage this dynamic Task-Centered Instruction diagram to visualize Merrill’s four core principles of instruction—Activation, Demonstration, Application, and Integration—in a single, cohesive circular infographic. The central hub emphasizes the task-centered approach, while four overlapping gradient segments guide learners through each instructional phase. Crisp icons and subtle directional arrows link to text callouts positioned around the ring, ensuring a clear relationship between each principle and its corresponding description. Vibrant gradient fills transition seamlessly from magenta to orange to teal to purple, enhancing visual appeal and maintaining high contrast against the minimalist background.

Built on master-slide layouts in both PowerPoint and Google Slides, every vector shape, gradient fill, and icon is fully editable—allowing you to swap colors, update icons, and resize elements without sacrificing resolution. Alignment guides and placeholder-ready text boxes streamline content insertion and maintain professional layouts. Custom animations are preconfigured for progressive segment reveals, making it effortless to spotlight each instructional phase during live presentations or recorded webinars.

Whether you’re designing corporate training modules, academic lectures, or interactive workshops, this template accelerates slide creation and reinforces pedagogical best practices. The four-segment structure supports detailed callouts for objectives, learner activities, and assessment criteria, while the circular format underscores the iterative nature of effective instruction.

Who is it for

Instructional designers, corporate trainers, educators, and L&D professionals will leverage this template to develop engaging lesson plans, workshop agendas, and e-learning storyboards that center on authentic, task-based learning experiences.

Other Uses

Beyond instructional design, repurpose this slide to illustrate product development cycles, project workflows, business process phases, or customer journey maps. Duplicate the master slide to expand on each segment with additional details or metrics.