Self-paced e-Learning
Linda Tromanhauser
Learning Solutions Conference & Expo
Learning Solutions Conference & Expo
Have you converted an ILT class to WBT?
Yes – I’ve done this before I’m working on one right now
I’m about to start on a project
About you…
We Will Discuss…
We Will Discuss…
How to reorganize ILT content for e-learning How to select engaging activitiesHow to get the most out of the tools you
already have
How to use print material
Make sure that you have all of the ILT content:
Review course materials and resources
Observe/record instructor presentation
Note any additional content provided by instructor
Note learner questions
What works? What doesn’t?
Instructor feedback
Additional materials from instructor
Organizing Content
Challenges
Challenges
ILT may have long periods of lecture
Some activities don’t have enough explanation
I do have a deadline and I’m not a Flash programmer
Keeping the ILT to a reasonable length
Review the table of contents and course overview.
Ask yourself:
Is this content found elsewhere?
Could this content be reusable?
Do these topics belong together? Would a learner expect to learn them together?
What are my goals for this course? What structure will best meet them?
Structuring Your E-Learning
Unit 1 - Introduction Unit 2 - Overview
Unit 3 - Required HR Tables Unit 4 - Security
Unit 5 - Adding Employee Information Unit 6 - Managing HR Information Unit 7 - Appendices
Human Resources Setup
Human Resources Setup
– rewrite for WBT (do this last!) – omit
– main focus of course – move/delete content
– move/delete content – move/delete content – move/delete content
Analyze Lesson Content
Analyze Lesson Content
Lesson ILT Components WBT Components
Introduction Foundation Tables (Lecture) Tables with Common Fields (Lecture) Narrated slides Knowledge check The Installation Table Lecture
Activity – View the Installation Table
Narrated slides Guided simulation WC Class Codes Lecture
Activity -View a Workers’ Compensation Class Code Activity -Set Up a Workers’ Compensation Class Code
Narrated slides
Combine activity content into a single simulation Add knowledge check Working with Effective-Dated
Tables
Adding versus Inserting Data into Effective-Dated Tables
Move to Introduction, narrated slides + job aid? Add interaction
Ideas for Converting Content
Ideas for Converting Content
Instructor-led Self-paced WBT Lecture Narrated/animated slides
Diagrams
Print material (job aid, etc.) Job aid/interaction combination Instructor recording
Activity Guided simulations Activity simulations Quiz interaction Learning game
Group Discussion Slides with characters Quiz interaction
Instructor Review Knowledge checks Scored activities
10-30 minutes per module
Activity/interaction every 7-10 slides (4-5 minutes)
Make a note to tell learners about any modules that should be taken together or in a particular order
Timing
Things to Remember…
Things to Remember…
Learners may take not take modules at the same time or in the correct order.
Learners may skip modules.
Consider combining demonstrations and activities.
Write down ideas for specific content as you have them.
Organize ideas logically for the learner.
Selecting Engaging Activities
Selecting Engaging Activities
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Scenario simulations
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Software simulations
►Show the software doing something – don’t just have learners enter data into a panel.
►Include questions within the simulation, so that learners will have to think about what to do next.
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Knowledge Checks
Keeping Learners Focused
Keeping Learners Focused
Tell stories to get learners involved
Incorporate characters in the course to give the illusion that the learner has an instructor and/or classmates
Include interaction at least once every 7-10 slides
Getting the Most From Your Tools
Getting the Most From Your Tools
Articulate Presenter Articulate QuizMaker Articulate Engage Captivate Lectora Outstart PowerPoint SmartBuilder Other____________________ Other____________________ Other____________________
Presentation Tools
Presentation Tools
ÎProvide course info, navigation instructions
ÎIntroduce characters
ÎProvide access to attachments
ÎUse diagrams as “maps” to help learners remember where they are.
ÎPresent questions for consideration
ÎCreate choice scenarios
Intro
Simulation Tools
Simulation Tools
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Create games
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Include questions and answers
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Include audio
Analyze
Interact
Review
Game
Assessment Tools
Assessment Tools
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Knowledge Checks
►Focus on what learner needs to be able to do, not just “head knowledge”
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Interaction simulations
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Combine job aid with quiz interaction
Job aid + Quiz
Using Print Material
Using Print Material
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Training guide
►Update to reflect new content, rearrangement
►Good when…
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PDF copy of presentation
►Fast & easy
►Presentation print
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PDF copies of activities
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Job aids
►1-2 per module, max
