The confluence of technology use for distance education and demand for relevant Web-based learning has challenged higher education institutions to quickly, efficiently, and effectively develop and maintain online courses. The Three-Phase Design Model (3PD) has been suggested as pertinent; however, no research was available that investigates the use of the 3PD Model in higher education. A quantitative descriptive research was designed to determine the extent to which the components of the 3PD Model align with current instructional design practices in developing and maintaining interactive...