Define Learning Objectives 1.What are the skills, knowledge and attitudes staff will need? 2.Write behaviorally specific objectives. 3.Then select possible ELearning training methods. But Wait Here is help

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Matching Learning Objectives and Styles to ELearning Methods Source: The Ned Herrmann Group, 2004 Logical Technical Analytical Quantitative Visual Conceptual Exploratory Discovery Structured Sequential Methodical Evaluative Kinesthetic Expressive Emotional Sharing Articles, supplemental reading Web research Case studies Bulleted texts ChartsDatabases Calculators Spreadsheets FAQ pages Open-ended questions Simulations Job aids Brainstorming Graphics Metaphors Icons Visuals Videos Animations Synchronous activities Discovery activities Colors Hot lists Site samplers Games Quizzes Outlines Time linesTutorials Pre and post test Practice Animations Concrete examples Checklist Tests Web quests Treasure hunts Polls Audio clips Chat Role Play Discussion forums Online Communities Sliders Collaborative activities Online Agents Virtual classroom Story sharing Conference calls Blogs Home pages Listserv Online mentoring

Does the outcome require time for reflection? –Then some form of asynchronous learning environment should be used Does the learning outcome benefit from high social presence? –Then some face to face classroom venue may need to be added to the ELearning Can learning objectives be achieved by reading or independent research? –Then give an assignment as pre-work or in the class Does the learner need to practice/demonstrate a skill that cannot be done as ELearning –Some classroom blend with ELearning is needed Types of ELearning: Determine What Type to Use – page 2

Best to use when the objectives are best promoted by: Display, explanation, and discussion of relevant visuals Interactions using virtual classroom facilitates such as polling, whiteboard and chat Collaborative work among small group of participants

Auditory explanations to complex visuals Use cueing tools to point out the relevant part of the visual Do not use auditory for information the learner needs to reference later, i.e. exercise directions Remember ADA rules when developing ELearning.

 What questions do you have about selecting the type of ELearning?  Let’s take a poll.  How well is this workshop meeting your needs? Select the one that reflects what you think right now.  What can I do to make it better?