Before heading on with the rest of the trip, let's do a quick checklist of the topics you learned in Destination 3:

• Conduct a needs assessment to determine the "gap" that instruction should "fill."
• When possible, conduct an audience analysis of the learners of a course.
• Write goals and objectives that focus on measurable outcomes.
• Understand (and think like) the audience for a course.
• Set your goal to develop ways to help learners succeed.
• Help instructors develop sound content.
• Identify teaching methods and technologies that encourage interaction.
• Establish effective assessment and evaluation procedures for the course.

You may review some of the terms used in this destination, as well as examine some references and support materials in this destination's Resources Page.

You also may wish to reflect on what you've learned in this destination by visiting the Exercises/Further Study page.

Now, let's move on to Destination 4: Distance Education Learners.

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