1. What Learning Is
1.1. Learning is the process of grasping a new concept or skill so that one can act on that new knowledge or skill. The action may take many forms, including, but not limited to: performing a manual task, answering a question correctly, constructing an argument, or completing a project.
2. How Learning Happens - Activities that lead to learning
2.1. Design
2.1.1. Analysis
2.1.1.1. Needs Analysis
2.1.1.2. Task Analysis
2.1.1.3. Job Analysis
2.1.1.4. Audience Analysis
2.1.2. Learning Objectives
2.1.2.1. Bloom's Taxonomy
2.2. Application in a Learning Event
2.2.1. Practice/Observation/Activity
2.2.1.1. Readings
2.2.1.2. Worksheets
2.2.1.3. Multiple Choice questions
2.2.1.4. True/False
2.2.1.5. Matching
2.2.1.6. Writing reflections
2.2.1.7. Group discussion
2.2.1.8. Mnemonic devices
2.2.1.9. Music
2.2.1.10. Lecture
2.2.1.11. Demonstrations
2.2.1.12. Knowledge checks
2.2.1.13. Sandboxes
2.2.1.14. Case Studies
2.2.1.15. Scenarios
2.2.1.16. Role playing
2.2.2. Assessment
2.2.2.1. Exam
2.2.2.2. Essay
2.2.2.3. Project
2.2.2.4. Demonstration
2.2.2.5. Presentation
3. Where Learning Happens - Contexts in which learning takes place
3.1. School
3.1.1. Classroom
3.1.1.1. Virutal
3.1.1.2. In-person
3.1.2. Extracurriculars
3.2. Work
3.2.1. Formal onboarding and organization-assigned training
3.2.2. Professional development
3.2.3. Self-directed training (online forums, knowledge bases, on-the-fly learning)
3.3. Media
3.3.1. Social media
3.3.2. Documentaries
3.3.3. Non-fiction books
3.3.4. Magazines
3.3.5. Newspapers
3.4. Peers
3.4.1. Conversation
3.4.2. Group activities
3.4.2.1. Being in a band
3.4.2.2. Playing sports
3.4.2.3. Book clubs
3.4.3. School
3.4.4. Work
3.4.4.1. Trainings
3.5. Family
3.5.1. Learn how to behave
4. Who Makes Learning Happen - People involved with educational activities
4.1. Training Managers/Institutional administrators
4.2. LMS administrators
4.3. Instructors and/or instructional designers
4.4. Students
5. Why Learning Happens - Unquantifiable factors that make learning successful
5.1. Student and instructor's basic needs are met
5.1.1. Safety
5.1.2. Stability
5.1.3. Comfort
5.1.4. Respect
5.1.5. Wellness
5.1.6. Support
5.2. Learning is relevant
5.2.1. Immediately applicable to job/life