Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Create Powerful Learning Objectives
What Is Bloom’s Taxonomy? Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical model used to classify educational learning objectives by levels of complexity and specificity. Developed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom and colleagues, it helps educators design lessons, assessments, and outcomes that encourage higher-order thinking instead of simple memorization. A revised version of the taxonomy (2001, Anderson & […]
The Power of Strategic Learner Feedback Systems
Feedback Isn’t a One-Way Street Feedback is what you give to learners and what you invite them to give back. High-quality instructional design includes intentional check-ins with students throughout the learning process. Feedback and self-assessment create a feedback loop, not a hierarchy. In inclusive, learner-centered design, this loop helps: What Is Bloom’s Taxonomy? Bloom’s Taxonomy […]
Creating Assessments That Align With Learning Objectives
What Makes a Good Assessment? Assessments should reveal learner growth. In inclusive instructional design, assessment isn’t a gatekeeping tool; it’s a learning tool. When assessments are designed intentionally, they: What Is Bloom’s Taxonomy? Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical model used to classify educational learning objectives by levels of complexity and specificity. Developed in 1956 by […]
Finding the Perfect Platform for Your Online Course
Not All Course Platforms Are Created Equal If you’re building a course outside of higher ed or corporate training (as a coach, consultant, educator, or creative) you’ve likely come across a sea of platforms like Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, Podia, and others. Each one offers its own blend of marketing tools, customization, pricing, and accessibility — […]
How to Choose the Right Media for Your Learners
Why Media Choice Matters in Inclusive Course Design? Not all content needs to be a video. Not every concept belongs in a text-heavy PDF. Effective instructional design means choosing media types intentionally: to support the learner, the objective, and the context. In accessible and inclusive learning experiences, your choice of media is all about engagement, […]
A Practical Guide to Chunking and Scaffolding Course Material
Organizing Learning for Clarity, Flow, and Growth Instructional design isn’t just about what you teach, but rather how you organize it. Three foundational strategies that help learners absorb complex content are: Together, these approaches make learning more structured, more accessible, and more aligned with how humans actually process information. What Is Chunking? Bloom’s Taxonomy is […]
How to Set SMART Learning Goals That Drive Student Success
What Are SMART Goals in Learning Design? SMART goals are a framework for writing clear, intentional course goals that guide learning outcomes and assessment. The acronym stands for: Originally developed for business and project management, SMART goals are widely used in instructional design to help course creators define a clear learning destination — so learners […]
Building Measurable Goals With the ABCD Method
What Is Bloom’s Taxonomy? Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical model used to classify educational learning objectives by levels of complexity and specificity. Developed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom and colleagues, it helps educators design lessons, assessments, and outcomes that encourage higher-order thinking instead of simple memorization. A revised version of the taxonomy (2001, Anderson & […]
How to Choose the Best Design Model for Your Online Course
Why Instructional Design Models Matter Instructional design models are step-by-step guides. They help you create learning experiences that work well for students. You can use these guides for any type of teaching – college classes, work training, or online lessons. These models help you plan everything from start to finish. They ensure that every choice […]