eLearning Weekly

OCTOBER 9, 2009

This article, by Eric Matas, is the first of a three part series on the Psychology of Elearning. It makes sense: if you want to influence brains with new knowledge, it helps to know how brains function best while learning. The next slide was an objectives slide. Thanks, Eric!! Designers love a little cognitive load theory.

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Upside Learning

JUNE 21, 2012

Tin Can aims to ‘record’ a learner’s learning experiences (wherever and in whatever form they happen). LRS is the single, safe data store where a learner’s complete learning stream (all instances of activities logged) would be stored digitally. E.g. what activity on Facebook would constitute a learning activity?

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The eLearning Coach

JUNE 26, 2009

There are really TWO categories of learning objectives based on their purpose. One type of learning objective is for internal use—the design team, client and subject matter expert. If designers would write different learning objectives for each category, the world would be a better place.

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Challenge to Learn

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

He is the Managing Editor of the Learning Solutions e-Magazine at the eLearning Guild. He will publish his article in the magazine tomorrow. ” You can read the whole article tomorrow in the Learning Solutions e-Magazine. ” You can read the whole article tomorrow in the Learning Solutions e-Magazine. .”

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Dashe & Thomson

AUGUST 30, 2017

It’s been the topic du jour of articles, webinars, conference break-out sessions, office meetings, and any other resource you can name. But increasing learning engagement is easier said than done, especially when your content isn’t exactly a page turner. by Shane Lueck. Training needs to be engaging. What else is new?

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The eLearning Coach

JUNE 30, 2009

Measurable Learning Objectives. Part 1 of this series covered how to write three-part learning objectives. Part 2 focuses on making your learning objectives measurable. Measurable learning objectives describe observable skills. For example, see the three-part learning objective below.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 11, 2012

In this article, I intend to share some of the highlights of that webinar. I recently attended a webinar presented by Trivantis, the company that owns the eLearning development software Lectora , on effective storyboarding. Tools for storyboarding. Notes about multimedia elements.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 6, 2012

In an article for Mashable.com, Whitney Hess helpfully describes common misconceptions of User Experience Design. In another instance, you may have asked yourself: “why do picture frame companies put stickers on the glass that I have to spend 10 minutes scraping off with my fingernail. ” … just about the user.

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Spark Your Interest

MARCH 26, 2020

There’s a lot of boring e-learning out there. Start by creating better e-learning activities. In our article, “The Dummies Guide to Developing Online Learning” we listed several e-learning activities. Now, we provide successful online activities for self-paced e-learning. Avoid the “Info Dump”.

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learnWorlds

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

this article, we are going to explore in-depth the role of Learning Goals and Objectives in course design and how to prepare a lesson plan based on them. Defining Learning Objectives. What is the Difference Between Goals and Objectives? Why is it Important to Set Objectives? Learning Goal.

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TalentLMS

MARCH 30, 2016

What kind of images come to your mind when you think of learning objects ? All these scenarios and many more describe the functions and features of learning objects. Digital learning objects include many interesting and engaging activities that invite the learner to experiment with the content.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

As the The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Blog Book Tour has been underway, another interesting discussion has been occurring in the learning blogosphere. It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” The article kicked off a firestorm of debate, demands for proof and even name calling.

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E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

In my previous article , I proposed a Taxonomy of Learning Theories to organise a few of the myriad of theories into some semblance of order, and to assist instructional designers in using theory to inform their work. • Place the text in the infographic as close as possible to the corresponding point in the picture.

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learnWorlds

MAY 15, 2020

In this article, we’ll reveal the features and structure of a perfect lesson plan and share actionable tips on how to write a lesson plan for different groups of online learners. 1 Learning objectives. This worksheet from Wayne State University will help you specify learning objectives for your every lesson.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

As the The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Blog Book Tour has been underway, another interesting discussion has been occurring in the learning blogosphere. It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” The article kicked off a firestorm of debate, demands for proof and even name calling.

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Clive on Learning

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Your search doesn't lead you to slide shows full of bullet points and multiple-choice questions, but to blogs, Wikipedia articles, screencasts and lots and lots of videos. You know the detailed information will always be available online so you don't bother trying to learn any of that.

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Learning Rebels

JANUARY 20, 2015

Their handwriting is poor, it’s easier to manage notes after the session, they want to research information on the fly, they want to catalog resources, they want to take pictures of your wall charts. The list is endless and all in the name of improving the learning environment. Here is a great article on note-taking myths. .

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The Learning Dispatch

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If the learning objectives require a test item that would not be accessible (a drag-and-drop activity, for example), is there a plan to provide an accessible alternative? For more information on how to actually conduct usability testing with participants with disabilities, see Peter McNally’s article in Smashing Magazine.).

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Fly Plugins

OCTOBER 30, 2023

With the help of WP Courseware, a powerful learning management system (LMS), you have the tools and features at your disposal to create courses that not only educate but also inspire and motivate your learners. In this article, we’ll explore ten tips to help you design courses that keep your students engaged from start to finish.

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Axonify

JUNE 2, 2017

Take a deep breath and picture the scene: You are seated in a chair. It is probably a list of learning objectives. Then adopt those techniques for writing learning content. Link to related articles. However, the ROI on a well-written article can be massive. on the Richter scale.

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Association eLearning

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Creating learning objectives is a good place to start. Then take a good look at the action verbs you used to write the objectives. These provide clues about how in-depth each objective is. They figure out how the parts are connected to one another and to the big picture. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This!

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2008

Overall, I thought this article was a good read, although I found the title a little misleading. This article focused more on what instructional designers should not be (lone gunmen). While I think that most of the rapid elearning tools are very easy to use, it takes some time to develop a valuable learning experience.

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The Learning Dispatch

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

If the learning objectives require a test item that would not be accessible (a drag-and-drop activity, for example), is there a plan to provide an accessible alternative? For more information on how to actually conduct usability testing with participants with disabilities, see Peter McNally’s article in Smashing Magazine.).

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eLearning Brothers

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Often, the learner isn’t given a role or purpose in the story – or if they are, it’s marginal or mismatched to the actual learning objectives. See my blog article on the 4Cs to Creating Meaningful Scenarios for more information—specifically the “ Consequences ” article.

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Mindflash

JULY 23, 2014

How can you splice your online training content into two- to ten-minute learning segments? Boil down your learning concepts into the most basic element(s). Then create one engaging learning object for each residual microlearning element. Ask learners to collaborate, post solutions, and discuss.

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learnWorlds

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about how to create an online course. What is the Difference Between Goals and Objectives? Learning goals are long-term, broad, and achievable, but not necessarily measurable. Learning Goal. Learners will learn how to use Photoshop CS5. Art Course.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 22, 2007

This August 21 article posted by Sharon Gaudin in Information Week reports that Half of Companies are Blocking Facebook: "Employers are increasingly blocking access to Facebook because theyre concerned about the time wasted and the information leaked when workers use social networks on company time." Many people are echoing what you say.

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Spark Your Interest

AUGUST 1, 2019

In the first article in this series we discussed the 10 Qualities & Skills of a Great Instructional Design Company. Then we posted an article on How To Find A Great Instructional Design Company. If not, what would you suggest we do to meet the learning objectives, timeline, and budget? Additional Things To Consider.

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Axonify

JUNE 2, 2017

Take a deep breath and picture the scene: You are seated in a chair. It is probably a list of learning objectives. Then adopt those techniques for writing learning content. Link to related articles. However, the ROI on a well-written article can be massive. on the Richter scale.

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Hurix Digital

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Pondering whether you should invest your time and energy in implementing video-based learning? This article answers all your questions about video-based learning. What is Video-Based Learning? Video-based learning in higher ed holds students’ attention in a way that other learning formats cannot.

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Mindflash

JULY 28, 2014

But if your purpose for creating a training course includes one or more of the following—to motivate the learner, make learning engaging, assess knowledge, drive behavioral change, close training gaps, gain visibility into performance, or measure ROI—you should probably include quizzes in your online training.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Many people confuse the definitions of goals and objectives, and often conflate the terms. Learning goals are long-term, broad, and achievable, but not necessarily measurable. Below you can see two examples of an instructional goal vs. the objectives for an Art course and a Photoshop course. Learning Goal. Art Course.

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Wyzed

JUNE 26, 2019

How to define your learning objectives. Defining our learning objectives is as simple as asking the following two questions: Why do your learners need this course? Look past the what they need to learn and think deeply about why they need to learn it). How have they learned in the past outside of any LMS?

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Spark Your Interest

JUNE 1, 2019

Importantly they’re interested in the learning objectives so they can create the instructional activities to achieve the desired outcome. Knowing how to use training to avoid potential harm to an organization can lead to valuable learning opportunities. Creating learning objectives for your new e-learning course is good.

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Learning Rebels

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Now, at the heart, I’m sure there was a lot more behind the scenes at ByteDance, but I think you all get the picture. However, according to a RedThread Research article : “L&D functions are now more visible than ever, being called upon to solve big problems like upskilling, reskilling, and workforce mobility.

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Roundtable Learning

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With over 20 years working in the learning and development (L&D) space, Roundtable can help you answer the questions above and steer your training in the right direction under the appropriate instructional design model, whether it be ADDIE or ASSURE. . Any constraints that may affect learning (e.g. What Is The ADDIE Model?

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this article, second in my series about fostering collaboration, I will focus on tunnel vision and department silos. One of the ways they can help create cross-departmental goals is by leveraging their expertise in learning and development to identify common training needs and learning objectives across different departments.

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