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During WWII training video's were created for soldiers to prepare them with the knowledge and skills they would need in battle.-Birth of Instructional Design
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In 1954 Donald Kirkpatrick first outlined the Four Levels of Learning Evaluation giving learning and development professionals one of the first ways to evaluate training programs. -
During 1960's the first computer-assisted instruction launches at the University of Illinois with the PLATO system. -
In 1965, Robert Gagné proposed a series of events that are essential and lead to learning. The events can be used to structure engaging instructional sessions and can also be used to create eLearning courses. -
Companies started using computer-based programs to train new employees, but this practice was severely limited due to the technology of the time.
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Five stage process originally developed in 1975 at Florida State Universities Center for Educational Technology. Stages include-Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate. Used to design & develop educational and training programs. -
Elliot Masie first mentioned eLearning in 1999, but the term did not gain momentum until the early 2000's with the growth and use of LMS, SCORM, etc. E-learning allows for course and trainings to be taken online. -
In 2010 the rise of learning via a mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop occurred allowing employees to access workplace content & trainings anytime from anywhere.