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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 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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Creating eLearning Content around Learning Objectives with Simple and User-friendly Authoring Tools

easygenerator

The major outcomes are presented in the following sections. More detailed information about the research can be found in the PDF document attached under ‘Useful links’ at the end of the article. In a recent article, Kasper Spiro outlined five eLearning trends that he thinks will lead to the end of the Learning Management System (LMS).

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Chunking Information to Design eLearning

B Online Learning

Chunking refers to the strategy of breaking down information into bite-sized pieces so that human brain can easily digest the new information. Miller first coined the term ‘chunking’ in his 1956 paper, The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two: Some Limits on our Capacity for Processing Information.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enhance your professional development and lifelong learning.

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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.

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The Secret of Successful Learning Objectives and Knowledge Checks

Roundtable Learning

Learning objectives and knowledge checks are known for being used in eLearning , but did you know they can be used in other modalities? Learning objectives help organizations set attainable goals and achieve exactly what their learning program set out to do. Characteristics Of Powerful Learning Objectives.

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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.