State the learning objectives you wish to see achieved by someone following the plan. Use the construction “The learner can…” For example: “The learner can create and edit documents using a range of desktop publishing software.”
Describe the approach to be used. For example: “Remote study by completion of online tasks” or “Completion of printed worksheet.”
List the activities the learner will undertake. For example: “Planning, laying out, drafting and editing a magazine article using a specified software package, either Adobe InDesign or Quark Express. Article to be 500 words maximum with as many as three colour photographs.”
Research and compile a list of resources needed to implement the plan. These might include hyperlinks to online training materials—such as videocasts or interactive animations—
software manuals, downloads of specific software or a portfolio of projects successfully completed by other learners.
Present the plan as a written document under the headings: “Learning Objectives”, “Approach”, “Activities”, “Resources”.
Add a final heading: “Feedback”. This is a space on the plan for the learner to add any comments after completing the training.