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Target Audience Profile\nStudent characteristics: __________________________________\nPrior knowledge: _________________________________________\nAcademic level: __________________________________________\nLearning preferences/barriers: _____________________________\n2. Current State (What is happening now?)\n3. Desired State (What should be happening?)\n4. Gap Analysis\nIdentify discrepancies between current and desired performance.\n5. Causes of the Gap\nCheck all that apply or add specifics:\u000b☐ Lack of prerequisite knowledge\u000b☐ Ineffective instructional materials\u000b☐ Technology limitations\u000b☐ Faculty expertise gaps\u000b☐ Student engagement issues\u000b☐ Policy or compliance needs\u000bOther: _______________________________________________________\n6. Recommended Interventions\nInstructional vs. non-instructional recommendations.\n7. 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