Checklist for Evaluating e-Learning Instructional Design

Checklist for Evaluating e-Learning Instructional Design

CHECKLIST: Evaluating Instructional Design for e-Learning
by Kevin Kruse

Whether evaluating your own instructional design efforts or those of your training vendor, a yes answer to all of the following questions is evidence of a high quality instructional design program:

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Does the program immediately capture attention when it is run?
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Does the training program explain its relevance to learners? Does it answer the student's question, "What's in it for me?"
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Are learning objectives presented near the beginning of each lesson?
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Are learning objectives specific and observable?
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Is the presentation of content made interesting with a variety of media or through an engaging treatment?
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Does the program provide a variety of interactive exercises beyond simple multiple-choice questions?
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Are learners given the opportunity for frequent practice?
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Is feedback on practice immediate and specific?
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Does the program include a post-test or other final assessment?