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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. I suggest we consider adult learning principles.

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How to Write Good Assessment Questions

Association eLearning

Ensure the questions are tied to the course’s learning objectives. For example, if the learner needs to put steps in order a sequencing question fits better than a multi-choice question. If the question is part of a learning activity, however, the feedback can explain why the answer is right or wrong.

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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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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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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer. Asynchronous/ Self-Paced Learning- Asynchronous refers to eLearning offerings you take on your own. SCORM, LMS, AMS, LCMS, API, JITT, what does it all mean?!

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Training Evaluations 101: Benefits, How To, Plus Examples You’ll Want To Use

Spark Your Interest

We answer these questions and more by providing examples of training evaluations you can apply in your specific situation. There are examples of training evaluations that focus on the financial costs of changing behavior. These are all need different examples of training evaluations. But are all training evaluations the same?

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