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Lesson 1: Instructional Design Principles and Learning Outcomes

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Date: mardi 28 octobre 2025, 22:55

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Lesson 1: Introduction


Lesson Overview

In this Lesson, we'll not only unravel the nuances of digital learning but also guide you through the essential steps of designing a course. Whether you're a seasoned trainer or stepping into the world of instructional design for the first time, we've got you covered. By the end of this session, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the learning goals, the intricacies of digital training, and the step-by-step process to design a course that engages, informs, and transforms

Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Recall fundamental concepts of instructional design.

  • Acknowledge the unique considerations needed when transitioning from in-person to online learning 

  • Recognize key concepts and principles related to digital training.

  • Define what learning goals are and their significance in course design. 

  • Acknowledge the importance of clear learning objectives and outcomes.

  • Grasp the hierarchical structure of Bloom's Taxonomy.

First steps into Designing your Course


Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define the title of the course effectively.
  • Specify the characteristics and needs of the target audience.
  • Select relevant themes and concepts aligned with learning objectives.
  • Recognize the importance of course intention in instructional design.
  • Define activities that support the learning goals of a course.
  • Identify suitable resources and tools needed for a specific course.

Exercise

✏️ Defining Course Title, Themes, and Audience

Objective: Articulate the title, themes, and target audience of your training course by utilizing the provided template.

  • Open the provided template file for defining your course title, themes, and audience.
  • Clearly state the title of your course. Ensure it is concise and reflects the essence of your training.
  • Identify and outline the key themes your course will cover.
  • Define the intended audience for your training. Consider factors such as skill level, background, and learning preferences.
  • Save the template file with your defined information.
  • Use the same file for the next steps.

Exercise

✏️ Defining Main Concepts of Your Training

Objective: Articulate and define the main concepts that will be covered in your training course.

  • Identify the core concepts, ideas, or topics that form the foundation of your course.
  • Write them in the template.

Exercise

✏️ Defining General Goals and Concept Intentions

Objective: Clearly outline the general goals of your course and articulate the specific intentions behind selected key concepts.

  • Reflect on the overarching objectives and outcomes you aim to achieve with your training.
  • Define the general goals that represent the broader aspirations of your course.
  • Choose a few key concepts from your training content.
  • Articulate the specific intentions behind each selected concept.
  • Ensure that the goals and intentions align with the overall theme and purpose of your training.

Exercise

🪄 Imagining Concept-Based Activities

Objective: Generate ideas for engaging and relevant activities within selected concepts of your training.

  • Choose specific concepts from your training content.
  • Imagine the type of activities that would enhance understanding and engagement within these concepts.
  • Consider diverse activity formats such as discussions, quizzes, case studies, or interactive exercises.
  • Align the proposed activities with the learning objectives and goals of the respective concepts.
  • Note down your ideas, ensuring they contribute positively to the overall learning experience.

Exercise

🖼️ Planning Resources for Envisioned Activities

Objective: Identify and outline the necessary resources for the activities you've imagined within your training concepts and goals.

  • Review the activities you previously envisioned for specific concepts.
  • Identify the types of resources required to support and enhance each activity.
  • Consider resources such as readings, multimedia content, external references, or interactive elements.
  • Outline how these resources will complement and enrich the learning experience for participants.
  • Optional: Although our expectations are more for you to grasp every step of designing a course, you are very welcome, if you choose to, to send us your work once finished here in a pdf or ppt format.


Introduction to Learning Objectives

 

 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

 
  • Grasp what a Learning Objective is and identify its importance in a training
  • Define what the Bloom's Taxonomy is and identify each cognitive level
  • Retain what SMART is and predict with examples if a learning goal can be classified as such
  • Recognize the concept of pedagogical alignment
  • Identify from different examples if the learning objective, the activity and the assessment are pedagogically well-aligned
  • Write two SMART learning goals by using action verbs

 

Exercise

 

Exercise

 

Exercise

 

Exercise

 

Exercise

 

Activity

🎯 Write your own Learning Objective!

Objective: In this activity, you will apply the principles of instructional design and alignment that you've learned. Your task is to formulate two clear and effective learning goals for the training program you imagined in the previous steps.

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    Instructions:

     

    1. Reflect on Your Training Program:

      • Think about the training program you envisioned in the previous steps.
      • Consider the target audience, themes, concepts, and activities you designed.

    2. Identify Key Learning Outcomes:

      • Identify two key things you want participants to achieve or learn from your training.

    3. Crafting Learning Goals:

      • Formulate two learning goals using specific and measurable language.
      • Utilize action verbs to describe what participants will do or know.
      • Ensure your goals are aligned with the themes and concepts of your training.

    4. Alignment Check:

      • Reflect on how well your learning goals align with the overall intentions of your training program.

    5. Sharing Your Learning Goals:

      • Choose one of the following options to share your learning goals:

        • Option 1 (Forum): Post your learning goals in the forum, providing a brief explanation of their alignment with your training.
        • Option 2 (H5P Essay): Use the H5P Essay activity below to write a short essay outlining your learning goals and their relevance to your training.

    6. Engage in Discussion:

      • If you choose the forum option, engage in discussions with your peers by commenting on their learning goals.

Recommendations and Pedagogical Principles

 

Video: Pedagogical Recommendations

Here are some pedagogical principles that you should always consider when creating your own training. Take some time to watch each capsule.

 

Activity

 

🧠Reflecting on Instructional Design Principles

Objective: Engage in self-reflection and discussion about the application of instructional design principles in training.

Please take time to answer to one of these questions:

  • If you are a trainer, have you ever applied one of these principles in your own trainings? If so, which ones?
  • If not, which ones seem relevant to you and why?
 
Don't hesitate to check and react to your peers' answers.

Click on this link to write and share your answers.

Come back to this page once you finished your task.