Experience Makes the Difference

There have been many disparaging words written about online education, and some online institutions have been characterized as “diploma mills.” Understanding why Smart Horizons Independent Living Skills products provide valuable and effective education requires understanding how our courseware is developed. Our products are based on long-established industry standards that enumerate competencies required for successful independent living. Our highly-educated, experienced instructional system designers convert these established competencies to measurable learning objectives. These learning objectives are then grouped to form cohesive units of instruction (courses and lessons within each course). Objectives within each lesson are then ordered to optimize the flow of instruction and build learning on prior learning. Equally if not more important, examination (test) items are developed for every objective and presented at the end of each lesson. Therefore, students and other interested parties can be confident that individuals who pass end-of-lesson tests have in fact acquired knowledge relevant to future success.

If your organization is interested in creating online training programs for your staff or clients, Smart Horizons can design, develop, and implement customized solutions based on your needs.  Contact us at 855-777-8032 or via email at ils.info@smarthorizons.org