Measuring Learning Outcome

Behaviorism mostly known as the foundation of a learning process. There were two articles that addressed measuring the effectiveness of learning:

Website One: http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Learning-Technologies-Blog/2012/04/Measuring-Learning-and-the-Theory-of-Change-Process

 This site shows the processes or steps involved to measure a success the learning development of the participants in a new organization training program.. I believe this is very beneficial to understand that in order to measure the success of the intended outcome involves preparing various steps of expectations. The end results or the feedbacks from all parties involved in the process will determine what, if any, changes will need to be modified.

Website Two: http://www.education.com/reference/article/theories-of-learning/#B

This site discusses the importance of understanding how the many theories of learning used to provide a solution to effective educational practices has been examined and reexamined for decades. The information provides a realty that the philosophies of an effective instructional practices posses a challenge because of the complexities of various student learning abilities in the classroom.

Where is E-Learning Going?

I was assigned to locate several blog sites that focused on the topic of Instructional Design. I knew that this would be an easy process but I did not know the abundance of blogging on the topic. Sifting through various comments deemed very challenging. Many ideas on instructional design and individual perceptions about the concept presented a vast range of personal topic of interests that was worth reading several times over.

One particular blog on motivating students for online courses, Motivation in Online Course Environments, hit a the right cord on recognizing the importance of considering a students motivation for online learning. A second blog site, The End of E-Learning, shared an interesting personal perception as to the wonders of the possible doom of the end of e-learning. This blog brings about the realization of the challenges of implementing e-learning convenience. Considering budget restraints and funding needed to hire multiple experienced individuals to not only create effective curriculum but to hire teachers that will execute effective instruction.