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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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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. It may have been a decent place to start decades ago, but in the ever-changing world of workplace training, learning objectives may not be serving us well.

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Learning Objectives Are Spoilers

Association eLearning

One of the biggest differences is that eLearning tends to literally spell out what’s going to happen next, often with a learning objectives screen. Would you have read, watched, or played it if you’d been given that information in the first few minutes? Learning objectives are like plot points.

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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with SMEs in E-Learning Development Projects

Capytech

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with SMEs in E-Learning Development Projects It is often important to collaborate with SMEs (subject matter experts) during an e-learning development project. Avoiding the following 10 mistakes is a good place to start when working with SMEs in an e-learning development project.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.

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Learning objectives: Our frenemy

Making Change

By Cathy Moore “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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10 Examples of SMART Learning Objectives

Ed App

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of examples of SMART learning objectives, so you can clearly and concisely formulate your goals for success. . Example of SMART Learning Objectives #1 – Increase course completion rates (Learning & Development). With completion rates, of course.