Instructional Design

This course is a part of Become an Instructional Designer, a 12-course Learning Path series from LinkedIn Learning.

Adult learners have specific needs that have to be considered during the instructional design process. In this course, one in a series on instructional design, Jeff Toister explores the best practices and techniques that will help designers work with, and train, adult learners. Explore the theory behind adult learning, discover techniques to increase active (vs. passive) learning, see how to identify and surmount barriers to learning, and get additional resources for developing training for adults.

Contents:

• Introduction
• 1. Applying Adult Learning Theory
• 2. Active Learning Techniques
• 3. Overcoming Learning Barriers
• 4. Turning Theory into Practice