As eLearning course writers, many of us may think we have a “routine” to create highly effective courses down pat. However, over time, we tend to take some of the basics of efficient course writing for granted. In due course, we may even prefer short-cuts, like diving directly into Storyboarding - instead of doing some analysis and planning upfront. Here are four proven secrets (more like best practices, actually!) for writing highly effective eLearning courses. Newcomers to the field will especially benefit from these tips because not only will they aid in producing engaging content, but will also bring efficiency into the course writing process: Secret#1 - Storyboarding: Your course blueprint Storyboards are critical elements of the design process for the eLearning project. They form the building blocks over which instructional designers create the detailed structure of the course. So, why use templates? Because they…: simplify the process of course design add an element of … [Read more...] about 4 Proven Secrets for Writing Highly Effective ELearning Courses
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How To Convert ILT To ELearning
As eLearning gains popularity, many companies begin converting their already existing content into an eLearning format. While converting an existing training program is much easier than creating a new one from scratch, in order for the eLearning course to be a successful one, it is important to understand what goes into the conversion. Typically, when the client asks to convert the existing materials into eLearning, he supplies instructional designers with a PowerPoint presentation used in the class as well as instructor and student guides. If there are visuals that can be reused or assessment items that have already been created, they should also be provided to an instructional designer. Some clients also provide a recorded version of the classroom session, which often helps instructional designers to make sense out of the written materials. Once all the materials are obtained, instructional designers should set up a meeting with the instructor, who is often also a subject … [Read more...] about How To Convert ILT To ELearning
