Writing Better Learning Objectives

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Writing Better Learning Objectives

The more precisely learning objectives are written, the easier it is to write focused instruction. This job aid will help you write better, more focused learning objectives for you next training program.

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About the Authors

Patti Shank

Patti Shank, PhD, CPT, is a learning designer and analyst at Learning Peaks, an internationally recognized consulting firm that provides learning and performance consulting. She is an often-requested speaker at training and instructional technology conferences, is quoted frequently in training publications, and is the co-author of Making Sense of Online Learning, editor of The_Online Learning Idea Book_, co-editor of The E-Learning Handbook, and co-author of Essential Articulate Studio ’09.