How I learned to shape content and improve learning.
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About Me Chris Sanderson Creative Content Specialist
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Junction-18
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E-Learning is Overwhelming There are so many: 1. Traditional
types of eLearning. 2. Software solutions for building &
publishing eLearning. 3. Dos and don'ts. 4. Accessibility options.
5. Technologies & hosting platforms. 6. Teaching styles.
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Slide Traditional eLearning Formats
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Animated / Interactive
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Traditional eLearning Formats Multimedia Supported
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Traditional eLearning Formats Fully immersive / virtual world /
games based learning
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Traditional eLearning Formats
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The key to great eLearning Content is King
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Elements in eLearning Module title Module sub-headings Target
audience Purpose of the module Objective of the module(s) Vision
for the module Key learning objectives Success criteria Key testing
criteria Content readiness Estimated volume Re-authoring Content
specialists Delivery Current successes Scope Time Importance Pass
rates Supporting materials Accessibility Blended Learning Report
criteria Technical requirements Timescales Budget Research
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Elements in eLearning Module title Module sub-headings Target
audience Purpose of the module Objective of the module(s) Vision
for the module Key learning objectives Success criteria Key testing
criteria Content readiness Estimated volume Re-authoring Content
specialists Delivery Current successes Scope Time Importance Pass
rates Supporting materials Accessibility Blended Learning Report
criteria Technical requirements Timescales Budget Research
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Key considerations in Content Preparation: Objective of the
module(s) Key learning objectives Success criteria Key testing
criteria Scope Research Target audience
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Key considerations in Content Preparation: Target Audience
Scope Objective of the module(s) Success criteria Research Key
learning objectives Key testing criteria
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Know your target audience Target Audience
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Scope How does this eLearning module fit into the overall
learning strategy?
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What do you want to achieve with this module? Module
Objective
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Module Objective - Example I need new employees to acquire the
necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to become an effective
company member. What do you want to achieve with this module?
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Success Criteria What would the learner have to achieve for you
to consider the learning a success?
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Success Criteria - Example What would the learner have to
achieve for you to consider the learning a success? Raise awareness
of company best practices; promote early motivation and harness
enthusiasm for culture of success, whilst demonstrating basic
knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become an effective
employee.
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No matter how prepared you think you are; go out and research
the problem. Research
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Learning Objectives Which specific lessons do you need the
learner to know upon completing the module in order to attain
success?
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Learning Objectives - Example Which specific lessons do you
need the learner to know upon completing the module in order to
attain success? Complete office tour (virtual or real) Understand
department hierarchy including who their Line Manager is. To know
where the online handbook can be found. Understand notification
procedures (lateness, illness, scheduling annual leave) Understand
department safety plan and emergency procedures. Understanding and
know how to use Outlook (email system)
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Assessments and do we need them? Testing Criteria
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Testing Criteria - Example Learning Objective Complete office
tour (virtual or real) Understand department hierarchy including
who their Line Manager is. To know where the online handbook can be
found. Understand notification procedures (lateness, illness,
scheduling annual leave) Understand department safety plan and
emergency procedures. Understanding and know how to use Outlook
(email system) Testing Criteria Handbook knowledge. Understanding
notification procedures.
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Weve Went From This Module title Module sub-headings Target
audience Purpose of the module Objective of the module(s) Vision
for the module Key learning objectives Success criteria Key testing
criteria Content readiness Estimated volume Re-authoring Content
specialists Delivery Current successes Scope Time Importance Pass
rates Supporting materials Accessibility Blended Learning Report
criteria Technical requirements Timescales Budget Research
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To These Target Audience Scope Objective of the module(s)
Success criteria Research Key learning objectives Key testing
criteria
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What Does This Mean For You? 1. Produce effective eLearning. 2.
Greater creative flexibility. 3. Content that defines the format.
4. Reduces costs. 5. Reinvest in eLearning.
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Summary 1. Not so daunting. 2. Dont need to be a professional
writer. 3. Maximised what you can get for your budget.
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Showcase
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Questions Any Questions?
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give our clients what they need to succeed in eLearning, we remind
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