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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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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

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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How to Make Sure Your Course Meets Its Learning Objectives

CourseArc

Instructional designers are guided by these same types of parameters when ensuring their courses meet specific learning objectives. Let’s look at the process of designing good learning objectives, so you can build the various elements of your course or training in service of a clear purpose with measurable outcomes.

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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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An overview of Performance-Based Learning Objectives

Paradiso Solutions

Performance-based learning helps organizations achieve faster business goals. 63 % of businesses found their training ineffective – and how performance-based learning can help (PBL). Businesses benefit from effective employee learning in improved customer interactions, increased productivity, and more. Conclusion.

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Tips on Creating Clear Learning Objectives

KnowledgeOne

Defining clear learning objectives is a challenging first step when creating a course. By providing a clear focus, both the teaching and the learning paths become more coherent and easier to envision. By providing a clear focus, both the teaching and the learning paths become more coherent and easier to envision.