Recently I wrote a blog about Learning Objectives. I tried to figure out linkage between the learning objectives written in the course and their role in enticing a learner to spend quality time on the course. I generally see that IDs use one flat slide for Learning Objectives that has 3-4 statements.
Have anyone tried to explain the Learning Objectives creatively or spend more than 1 slide on explaining learning objectives?
Personally I think learning objectives simply need to state why the learning is important and what the learner will get out of the training.
It may be that a learner will gain skills that benefit them in a way that helps them perform better in their role, or it may be that they need to complete a course for compliance purposes, both are motivating for different reasons.
As far as creative ways of presenting learning objectives goes, my preference is to get to the point quickly. We could put a load of interactions around the info but it delays the process of actually reaching the learning content.
Sometimes it works to include a recorded (audio/video) message from a leader from within the organisation to help encourage learners to buy in to the training process, so I guess you could replace the written list of objectives with this, although I would err towards having both, as I find that a written list doesn't leave any room for interpretation.
Thanks David for sharing your thoughts, especially that idea about a short video message from a leader within the organization. I'll ask some of our IDs to try this idea in some course and see the reaction of the learners.
One idea is that people initially approach courses from different perspectives. Some want to know what the content is, others what the structure is and others how it will be used/useful - concept - structure - use. If you can cover these in a short introductory passage, then you should be able to 'attract' a wide range of users. This is a very brief explanation, and I've taken short cuts.
For one my recent projects which was about digital insurance, I presented a very short story that tells why people need that service. I don't know if it is a good example of explaining the learning objectives, but it has grabbed the attention of the learners well.
Hello And. Thanks for your comments and sharing this post on me. It was so compelling that I have to write about this on LinkedIn especially to my colleagues.
Second, I shared your information security video to my IT team and have asked them to show this during our training session.
You were right - You can only aware me - Its is up to me how I use that in KASA.
Ah, sorry Gireesh, the course was in Turkish and I thought it would be better to share it with a lorem ipsum text to illustrate what I did. I should have explained it while posting.
I love the way you included the learning objectives in your preassessment! I also thought the video with the text animated like it was underwater was a nice detail :)
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Personally I think learning objectives simply need to state why the learning is important and what the learner will get out of the training.
It may be that a learner will gain skills that benefit them in a way that helps them perform better in their role, or it may be that they need to complete a course for compliance purposes, both are motivating for different reasons.
As far as creative ways of presenting learning objectives goes, my preference is to get to the point quickly. We could put a load of interactions around the info but it delays the process of actually reaching the learning content.
Sometimes it works to include a recorded (audio/video) message from a leader from within the organisation to help encourage learners to buy in to the training process, so I guess you could replace the written list of objectives with this, although I would err towards having both, as I find that a written list doesn't leave any room for interpretation.
Thanks David for sharing your thoughts, especially that idea about a short video message from a leader within the organization. I'll ask some of our IDs to try this idea in some course and see the reaction of the learners.
One idea is that people initially approach courses from different perspectives. Some want to know what the content is, others what the structure is and others how it will be used/useful - concept - structure - use. If you can cover these in a short introductory passage, then you should be able to 'attract' a wide range of users. This is a very brief explanation, and I've taken short cuts.
Personally, I find break objectives down into Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Awareness helpful and have written more about this here: https://whatyouneedtoknow.co.uk/objectives-chasing-tail-next-big-thing/
Hi Gireesh,
For one my recent projects which was about digital insurance, I presented a very short story that tells why people need that service. I don't know if it is a good example of explaining the learning objectives, but it has grabbed the attention of the learners well.
Hello And. Thanks for your comments and sharing this post on me. It was so compelling that I have to write about this on LinkedIn especially to my colleagues.
Second, I shared your information security video to my IT team and have asked them to show this during our training session.
You were right - You can only aware me - Its is up to me how I use that in KASA.
Ridvan. I looked at it for quite some time. Lorem Ipsum! Its attention grabbing.
Hi Gireesh
I'm glad you found the post useful and thank you for sharing with your IT team.
Ah, sorry Gireesh, the course was in Turkish and I thought it would be better to share it with a lorem ipsum text to illustrate what I did. I should have explained it while posting.
I've done this with a short pre-assessment and added the objectives to the feedback on each response. You can see it here:
Operation Outbreak: The Case of the Sick Swimmers
Elizabeth,
I love the way you included the learning objectives in your preassessment! I also thought the video with the text animated like it was underwater was a nice detail :)