Analysis

Learning need and instructional goals should be clear before attempting to design and develop a learning object. Since analysis informs design, it makes sense to invest time and energy in this phase in order to establish project clarity early in the process. Analysis may vary by project but it is typical to collect data for learner characteristics, task (workflows), context and content. These may be accomplished through document analysis, surveys, literature reviews, focus groups and other means. The results of the analysis phase become the steering mechanism for the entire project.

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Learner Analysis - this describes some learner characteristics for vocational high school students.	Task Analysis - this excerpt shows workflow of a (former) library unit in preparation for cross-training staff.	Needs Analysis - A sample SWOT analysis for an academic unit to assess faculty learning need to accelerate online course development. Several types of needs analysis may be completed in order to thoroughly examine the need from different perspectives.