E-Learning Development

Benefits of E-learning Portable course Modular content Consistent messages Reduced costs

Considerations Audience needs and characteristics Technology considerations Subject matter of the course Development Process

Instructor-led vs. Self-paced Linear Time-based agenda Human interaction Linear or non-linear Self-directed Independent study

Synchronous vs. asynchronous Asynchronous –Pre-recorded lessons –Pre-planned activities –Learners set own pace Synchronous –Scheduled meeting times –Live lessons with activities on-demand –All learners are present

Instructional System Design AssessDesignDevelopImplementEvaluate Needs Goals Objectives Outline Messages Methods Content Exercises Lectures Pilot Revise Deliver Reactions Learning Results

Web Development DefineDesignDevelopBuildLaunch Audience Backend needs Technical details Content Navigation Site structure Visual concepts Prototypes Templates Integrate tools Populate site Debug Pilot test Publish site Maintain site

DevelopDesignDefine E-learning Design AssessDesignDevelopImplement Evaluate BuildLaunch AssessDesignDevelopImplement Evaluate Maintain

Launch DevelopDesignDefine E-learning Design AssessDesignDevelopImplement Build Evaluate Maintain Needs Goals Objectives Audience Backend needs Technical details Outline Messages Methods Content Exercises Lectures Pilot Revise Deliver ReactionsContent Navigation Site structure Visual concepts Prototypes Templates Integrate tools Populate site Debug Pilot test Publish site Maintain site Methods Navigation Deliver Results Learning Maintain site

Assess & Define User needs Course goal(s) Learning objectives Platform Intranet, Internet Software limitations Future maintenance Administration needs

Design Outline Messages Content Site structure

Develop Navigation Learning activities Visual concepts Interactive elements

Build Populate Integrate Debug Pilot course

Launch Pilot test Publish course

Timelines & Milestones Timing Time commitments