up:: [[Instructional Design]] tags:: #source/article #on/learning #on/teaching source:: [Merrill's Principles Of Instruction: The Definitive Guide - eLearning Industry](https://elearningindustry.com/merrills-principles-instruction-definitive-guide) # Merrill's Principles Of Instruction The article discusses how to apply Merrill's Principles of Instruction in eLearning course design. M. David Merrill, the founder of these principles, emphasizes problem-solving as the core of effective learning experiences. The principles include demonstration, application, activation, integration, and engagement. Demonstration involves showing prime examples to learners, while application requires learners to actively solve problems and perform tasks. Activation focuses on linking new information to existing knowledge, and integration involves applying knowledge to real-life situations. Engagement encourages learners to actively participate in learning tasks. Timely feedback is essential for learners to identify areas of improvement and effectively problem-solve in real-world scenarios. **Key Points:** - Merrill's Principles of Instruction emphasize problem-solving in eLearning. - The principles include demonstration, application, activation, integration, and engagement. - Learners benefit from seeing prime examples, actively solving problems, linking new information to existing knowledge, applying knowledge to real-life situations, and engaging actively in learning tasks. - Timely feedback is crucial for learners to improve and effectively problem-solve in real-world scenarios. - Merrill's approach distinguishes itself from other problem-based learning approaches by providing more demonstrations and support to gradually build knowledge and experience. - Problems in Merrill's approach should encompass complete tasks related to real-world challenges.