How to Write Learning Objectives
This course will equip you to write three-part learning objectives, which is an essential skill of an instructional designer, and touches all aspects of instructional design. You will learn the cognitive science behind learning objectives and why they are essential to course development. You will also learn how to use learning objectives to select course content, design learner activities, write assessments, and even select the course delivery method (e-Learning, classroom, blended, etc.).
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Classify types of learning objectives
- Identify the three types of learning
- Explain why learning objectives are beneficial
- Explain how learning objectives are derived
- Identify placement of learning objectives in a course
- Describe instances when learning objectives may not be presented to the learner
- Explain the components of learning objectives
- Identify common learning hierarchies from the ancients till now
- Construct three-part learning objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy
- Explain how learning objectives are used to select learning activities, organize source content, generate test items, and identify delivery medium.
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour