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Should We List the Learning Objectives?

Experiencing eLearning

A lot of elearning starts with a list of formal learning objectives. The argument in favor of listing learning objectives I don’t want to directly pile on this person any further (I already ratioed him with my comment on his article), but someone recently shared some elearning tips on LinkedIn. Or maybe not.

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How to Create Clear Learning Objectives

Association eLearning

The phrase “learning objectives” gets thrown around a lot in discussions about training and development. Courses are supposed to have learning objectives, competencies should be related to them, quiz questions should assess how well they’ve been met, and more. But what are learning objectives? Look familiar?

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Instructional Design Research, Tools, & More: ID Links 8/10/21

Experiencing eLearning

This post includes links on instructional design research and principles, productivity, video, animation, visual design, an elearning example, and my article on scenario-based learning for TD Magazine. Instructional design research and principles. Spaced learning. Learning objectives.

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Learning Objectives: Who Cares?

Innovative Learning Group

What Really Matters When Documenting Course Goals When I started in the world of L&D, one of the biggest shocks I had was the battle over the learning objective. I had moved from my life as a small-town newspaper reporter to a supporting role on an e-learning development team. But now I find myself wondering, “Who cares?”

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Learning objectives: Our frenemy

Making Change

“Never design anything without first writing the learning objectives.” It’s a useful rule, but only when the objectives are useful. And there’s the problem — conventional learning objectives can work against us. What do I mean by “conventional learning objectives?”

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Instructional Design: Still Kicking! 

Learning Rebels

Instructional Design is NOT dead! Back in 2017, I wrote a post about the importance of instructional design and its power to create impactful learning experiences. Since then, the world of learning has undergone a fascinating transformation. So, I thought it was high time for an update! But fear not.

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Is It Time To Leave Learning Objectives For Performance Objectives?

IT Training Department Blog

Learning objectives have been around in instructional design for as long as instructional design has existed. They’re also used the same way whether designing instruction for K-12, higher education, or a company. Learning objectives may have had their day for corporate training.