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Whether you are new to learning content development or are an experienced digital learning developer, we hope to inspire you with 5 easy tips for creating engaging learning content with Learn365.
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Bloom's Taxonomy framework
To help define your learning objectives, you can use a framework like Bloom’s Taxonomy. This framework consists of six levels, shown below. By aligning learning objectives with these levels, instructors can ensure a clear progression in learning, and can design appropriate activities and assessments to complement these objectives.
The learner is able to recognize, identify or memorize information.
The learner is able to reformulate and explain a concept.
The learner is able to use the information in a new way.
The learner is able to decompose and define relationships among components.
The learner is able to assess and justify a decision.
The learner is able to realize or develope a new product or approach.
Example:
In the following example, we have included the learning goal in the course description and the learning objectives are included in the descriptions of the 6 learning modules that make up the course. Each of the 6 learning objectives is aligned with the steps in Bloom's Taxonomy framework.
By completing the course, you will be able to assess and evaluate IT security risks, as well as develop and implement effective security policies and procedures.
Learning objectives in module description:
Module 1: By completing this module, you will be able to identify common types of cyberattacks and their characteristics. (Step 1. Remember)
Module 2: By completing this module, you will be able to explain how different types of malware work. (Step 2. Understand)
Module 3: By completing this module, you will be able to configure firewall rules to block unauthorized access. (Step 3. Apply)
Module 4: By completing this module, you will be able to analyze a network infrastructure to identify potential security vulnerabilities. (Step 4. Analyze)
Module 5: By completing this module, you will be able to assess the impact of a security breach on a company's reputation and finances. (Step 5. Evaluate)
Module 6: By completing this module, you will be able to develop a comprehensive IT security policy. (Step 6. Create)
There are several common learner types that you should be aware of when developing learning content. These include:
Visual learners:
Visual learners prefer learning through images, graphics, and videos. They may struggle with text-heavy content and benefit from visual aids to help them understand concepts.
Auditory learners:
Auditory learners prefer learning through spoken instruction, lectures, and discussions. They may struggle with written content and benefit from audio recordings or podcasts.
Kinesthetic learners:
Kinesthetic learners prefer learning through hands-on activities, experiments, and simulations. They may struggle with passive learning and benefit from interactive exercises and scenarios.
Social learners:
Social learners prefer learning in groups or through collaboration with others. They may benefit from discussion forums, peer review activities, and group projects.
Reading/Writing learners:
These learners prefer to read and write information to help them process it. They may prefer text-heavy content, and benefit from note-taking and writing exercises.
It's important to keep in mind that learners can have a combination of these learning styles, and that each individual's preferences may vary. Therefore, it's best to provide a variety of instructional methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles and engage learners in multiple ways.
Get a quick overview of the different learning items here
Plan:
Plan your content to support your learning goals and develop the content in accordance with your learning objectives.
Target audience:
Always have your target audiences in mind. For example, what is the preferred medium for learners? What learning types does your target audience have?
Media:
Use multimedia that supports your objectives and your target audience. Incorporate multimedia such as images, audio, video, and interactive elements, to make the learning experience engaging and effective.
Bite-sized:
Create bite-sized modules: Break up the content into smaller, manageable modules that learners can easily digest. This approach makes it easier for learners to retain information and apply it later.
Interactions:
Use interactive activities such as quizzes, simulations, and games, which can help learners engage with the content and reinforce their understanding. Bonus: Make sure that the activities are relevant to the learning objectives and provide immediate feedback to learners.