© Cerner Corporation All Rights Reserved Moving Classroom Courses to eLearning using Articulate. Jen Page – AERAS Senior Manager Learning Programs Bill

© Cerner Corporation All Rights Reserved

Moving Classroom Courses to eLearning

using Articulate.

Jen Page – AERASSenior Manager Learning Programs

Bill Klco – Cerner CorporationVice President Learning Services


Today's Agenda

What should you consider moving to eLearningThe Development KitAERAS projectPrototype and TestingAppropriate use and limitation of toolsRollout considerationsQuestions and Answers


Who is Cerner?

Cerner Learning Services200 + Learning ConsultantsTraining magazine Top 100 list in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

How we approach learning

Full understanding of adult learning theory principlesComplete adherence to five learning principles: learn-by-doing, performance-based, relevant, just-in-time, real-timePrograms from technical training to leadershipClassroom to Distance Learning to eLearning.

Leading Healthcare Information Technology provider

7000+ associates worldwideCurrently doing business in North America, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, Middle East and India

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Why eLearning?

When should you consider eLearning?Large audienceDifficult audience to reachNeed consistent training program over a large pool of instructors / facilitiesCourse materials are consistent – not constantly changingBest for knowledge or task based learning contentComputer infrastructure in placeBasic computer skills in place

When eLearning may not be the best choice.Soft skills – requiring heavy student interaction. Course materials are changing with every delivery. Small audienceBecause it’s cool…


The Blended Learning Spectrum

Classroom eLearning

Blended Learning

Online TestsJob Aids

Online SurveysWeb Links Facilitated

Sessions

eLearning does not have to be an all or nothing proposition. You can move

there over time.


Development Kit

PrerequisitesExisting Instructor Led Training (ILT) courseMain source of content is PowerPoint / WordStandard User Interface template is acceptable

Other CriteriaSuccessful classroom delivery, (tried and tested).Audience analysisComputer skills Have big vision but start small


Setting the ScopeFor e-Learning at Aeras

Jen Page

http://www.aeras.org

http://learning.aeras.org


AERAS Project

Professional Development Programs

IndiaIndia

South South AfricaAfrica

U.S.U.S.

Coming inComing in2007…2007…Kenya, Kenya, Uganda, U.S.Uganda, U.S.+ 3 sites+ 3 sites


Research Team Members


Why eLearning?

•Rapid growth in sites and number of staff (from 60 to 400 and growing)

•Staff turnover

•Expanding beyond existing core curriculum to skills-training and specialized topics

•Challenge of finding local instructors

•Open door for future use of webinars, e-mentoring, and formal online degrees

•Share curriculum beyond Aeras

•Potential for future certification courses


LINGOs Development Kit:ILT to eLearning

•Feasibility of online instruction

•Audience characteristics• English not first

language for many

• Diverse education background

• Diverse computer experience

•Existing curriculum

•Technical capability• On site resource center

computers

• Great variation in online access

• Limited on-site tech support

•Long-term program goals

•New possibilities for growing the program


Final Requirements

•Courses run online and on CD•Easy to maintain and update course

content•Future translation and localization of

content is possible•Simple navigation •Audio and visual support since

English not preferred language for many

•Test scores tracked in LMS when online


Prototype / Testing

Rapid prototype Test user interfaceTest NavigationTest Instructional Design – how much interactivity, how to deal with discussion subjects, quizzes, tests, etc. Finalize user interfaceGather user feedback

Technical TestingTest LMS integrationTest technical infrastructure


Articulate pros / cons

Basic FunctionsPlug-in for PowerPoint – Ease of use / maintainabilityDesigned to turn PowerPoint into Flash without programmingNavigation templatesAudio PowerPoint animations

More advanced featuresLearning GamesAttachmentsOnline tests and surveys (with Quiz Maker)Import Flash movies, Flash animations, Web sites

What it is notA complete web authoring systemDesigned to build sophisticated eLearningThe correct tool for all eLearning needs


Rollout Considerations

Moving from Classroom to independent eLearningMost successful eLearning programs happen over time. Does not have to be an either / or proposition (Blended Learning)

Sample phased approach of a eLearning programSolid Classroom Based CurriculumStep 1 – Survey onlineStep 2 – pre/post test onlineStep 3 – facilitated classroom using eLearningStep 4 – eLearning labStep 5 – independent eLearning


Questions ???

Documents

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