Instructional Design for ELearning

Learn everything you need to know to design successful eLearning courses (Bonus: A complete ChatGPT guide for L&D

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Human Resources

What you will learn

Define the terms instructional design, eLearning, and blended learning

Describe the difference between computer-based training and web-based training

Identify and describe advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous eLearning

Determine whether eLearning is the appropriate solution for your needs

Select the most appropriate ISD model for your course

Apply the principles of behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism to your course design

Apply the concept of andragogy and Malcolm Knowles’s six principles of adult learning to your course design

Analyze learning styles and apply suitable presentation methods and techniques that address multiple learning styles

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Apply John Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivational Design to your eLearning course

Determine the role long-term memory, short term memory, and working memory play in learning

Discover ways to avoid Cognitive load in your course design

Use Ruth Clark’s six principles of effective eLearning courses to create eLearning experiences

Conduct audience analysis, performance gap analysis, and task analysis

Utilize appropriate data collection methods and techniques to conduct needs analysis for your eLearning courses

Write terminal and enabling learning objectives using the A-B-C-D format

Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy and three learning domains when writing your learning objectives

Use Robert Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction to design effective learning experiences

Select appropriate presentation methods and techniques that adhere to the Nine Events of Instruction

Create a Design Document with appropriate sections and information in each section

Design and develop storyboards and prototypes for your course

Script your eLearning courses using plain language principles and style guides

Conduct alpha, beta, and pilot testing to confirm functionality of your course

Develop error log for piloting courses

Differentiate between the Learning management System (LMS) and Content Management System (CMS)

Use guidelines for creating SCORM-compliant content

Use Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) to develop courses in the cheapest and fastest way possible

Design Section 508 compliant training materials

Apply Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation to eLearning courses

Describe the relationship between Needs Analysis and Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation

Use the ROI model to compare the monetary program benefits with the program costs

Develop different types of valid and reliable assessment items

Provide intrinsic and extrinsic feedback to learners

Differentiate between the four levels of interactivity and select the most appropriate level for your course

Choose linear or non-linear navigation and layout for your course

Select the appropriate type of game using appropriate gamification elements

Design the learning game that helps learners understand and retain the content

Select eLearning authoring tool appropriate for your needs

Develop courses in Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Captivate

Describe the three types of videos in eLearning

Select your talent

Self-produce your eLearning videos

Design and develop screencasts for your technical training courses

Record audio narration

Design effective graphics for your courses using Ruth Clark’s visual design model

Identify roles and responsibilities of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in course design

Collaborate with SMEs to collect content and select appropriate information for the course

Manage eLearning courses using the IPECC Model and Project Management tools

Design effective job aids and Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSs)

Incorporate social networking tools in eLearning courses

Create podcasts and vodcasts for eLearning

Design courses and supplemental materials for social and mobile learning

Use agile methods and techniques to design eLearning experiences

Identify situations when Performance Improvement interventions are needed

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