Mastering Course Objectives: Applying Reigeluth’s Elaboration Theory with ChatGPT

In the world of online education, setting structured and clear learning objectives is crucial for both instructors and students. Charles Reigeluth's Elaboration Theory provides a robust framework for developing these objectives, emphasizing simplicity and building complexity over time. This approach ensures that learners grasp foundational concepts before moving on to more advanced topics, facilitating a smoother learning journey.

To effectively implement this theory in your course design, ChatGPT can be an invaluable tool. By leveraging AI, course creators can generate detailed, learner-centric objectives that align with the elaboration theory's principles
Example of course created by a ThinkyDink Instructional Design Plus participant 

ChatGPT Prompt Example

Based on Reigeluth’s Elaboration Theory, generate six learning objectives for an introductory course on digital marketing targeted at small business owners. Start with basic concepts and gradually introduce advanced strategies.

Example of ChatPGT output 
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Example of Claude AI output 
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