How to Write Learning Objectives

How to write learning objectives e-learning course

Artifact Description:

Many of the education students I have worked with over the years often struggle with how to write specific and measurable learning objectives for young children. They often write vague objectives which do not outline what specifically they want the child to do and what it looks like if the child succeeds. Branch (2009) discuss the need to design instruction to reach the desired permanence level. This Articulate Storyline Learning Object was created during my Professional Experience course to assist students in understanding the difference parts of a learning objective with tips on how to write the objectives to be specific and measurable, thus reaching the appropriate performance level.

Reflections:

This artifact is truly the culmination of what I have learned during my IDT Master's program. First, I was able to apply several design elements including utilizing the ADDIE model when designing the instruction which were implemented when I designed the instruction using a storyboard approach. The instruction was then developed on Articulate Storyline 3, and finally an evaluation of the artifact was conducted by taking it through multiple iterations which employed Dick, Carey and Carey' s (2015) formative evaluation process. The two part evaluation of the learning object implemented a mix method data analysis for both the one-to-one and small group. It was also evaluated using ADDIE's three levels of evaluation (Branch, 2009). The invaluable lessons learned during this process included the need to scrutinize the instruction to produce a flawless end product. However, I learned that the designer alone cannot be the only one evaluating the instruction, reviews from multiple sources was needed to truly elevate my technology artifact.

The screencast of the e-learning module was created using Camtasia.

To learn more about about the formative evaluation process utilized on the learning object please click evaluation documents above or visit the evaluation page found in the menu bar.

Branch, R. M. (2009). Instructional Design: The ADDIE Approach. New York: Springer.

Dick et al, W., Carey, L., & Carey, J.O., (2015), The Systematic Design of Instruction (8th edition), New York, NY. Pearsons