Tasks and Duties
Objective: Develop a comprehensive course plan that leverages Articulate Storyline 360’s capabilities to create an interactive learning experience. The task is designed for students to research, conceptualize, and plan a virtual interactive training course. This course should be tailored to mimic real-world learning challenges while incorporating interactive scenarios that can be simulated using Articulate Storyline 360.
Deliverables: A complete DOC file that includes a detailed course outline, learning objectives, proposed interactive elements, and a rationale for pedagogical choices. The document should be well-organized into sections such as introduction, course content, interactive design strategy, and evaluation methods.
Key Steps: 1. Begin with research on current trends in interactive learning and instructional design. 2. Define clear learning objectives and outcomes for the interactive course. 3. Develop a detailed course outline that includes modules and sub-modules of the training course. 4. Elaborate on proposed interactive elements, such as branching scenarios, quizzes, and simulations, explaining how they enhance learning. 5. Justify your instructional and design decisions based on recognized educational theories and best practices. 6. Finalize your planning document in a DOC format.
Evaluation Criteria: The submission will be evaluated based on clarity, depth of planning, relevance to interactive learning, understanding of Articulate Storyline features, organization of the document, and innovation in designing interactive elements. This detailed plan should demonstrate comprehensive research, thoughtful design strategy, and clear articulation of the course’s potential impact on learner engagement. Allocate 30 to 35 hours for this task, ensuring that all key aspects of course planning are thoroughly addressed.
Objective: Create a detailed interactive story map that outlines the course flow and navigation for an e-learning module. This task requires you to design a visual framework that represents the learner's journey through the training course. You will depict branching logic, decision points, and feedback loops to ensure seamless navigation within a course developed using Articulate Storyline 360.
Deliverables: A DOC file containing a detailed story map design. This document should present a clear graphical or diagrammatic representation of interactive components and course paths. It must include narrative explanations that detail the rationale for branching decisions as well as the pedagogical impact of these choices.
Key Steps: 1. Begin with an overview of the course module and its learning objectives. 2. Design a central flowchart that represents the learner's interactive journey, including at least three distinct branching points that lead to different outcomes. 3. Explain each decision point and its consequences through detailed annotations. 4. Illustrate how different learning paths can be aligned with varying levels of learner engagement and understanding. 5. Provide a narrative that justifies the use of interactive elements and their expected impact on content retention and learner motivation.
Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be evaluated on the clarity and creativity of the interactive design, the integration of interactive logic with educational content, and the thoroughness of the narrative justification. The design should clearly show how interactive elements can be effectively managed within Articulate Storyline 360. This assignment should take approximately 30 to 35 hours, demonstrating your capacity to thoughtfully plan interactive course navigation.
Objective: Develop detailed module outlines along with interactive element specifications for a selected training course module. The focus of this task is to detail the interactivity, visual design, and content flow that will eventually be developed in Articulate Storyline 360. You are expected to create a document that bridges conceptual planning with practical design execution.
Deliverables: A DOC file that includes module outlines, descriptions of interactive elements (such as clickable hotspots, drag-and-drop exercises, simulations, etc.), and corresponding mock-ups or sketches if applicable. The document should provide comprehensive design details that would enable a developer to build the module with minimal further instruction.
Key Steps: 1. Choose one module from your previously planned course design. 2. Create a detailed outline that includes the module's objectives, content flow, and major interactive components. 3. Specify each interactive element with detailed descriptions, including trigger points, expected learner interactions, and integration with assessments if applicable. 4. Discuss potential challenges in integrating these interactive elements and propose solutions. 5. Use design notations (textual descriptions and sketches) to illustrate the envisioned layouts and interactions.
Evaluation Criteria: The submission will be graded based on the depth of the module outline, clarity of the interactive element descriptions, creativity in design, and feasibility of implementation using Articulate Storyline 360. It should demonstrate a clear path from concept to execution and reflect an understanding of how interactive learning improves course engagement. Spend roughly 30 to 35 hours ensuring that all elements are meticulously detailed.
Objective: Conduct a detailed evaluation of a simulated e-learning module prototype and produce an iterative improvement plan. This task focuses on the testing and quality assurance phase of course development using Articulate Storyline 360. You will examine the usability, interactivity, and overall instructional effectiveness of a prototype (conceptually developed in previous tasks) and identify areas for refinement.
Deliverables: A DOC file that contains a comprehensive evaluation report. The report should include an overview of the prototype, methods used for testing (even if simulated), feedback gathered, identified issues, and a detailed iteration plan to improve the course design. Include sections such as an executive summary, testing methodology, findings, and recommended changes.
Key Steps: 1. Begin with a synopsis of the prototype design, focusing on interactive elements and learner pathways. 2. Describe the testing methodology, including criteria for success, usability metrics, and hypothetical learner feedback scenarios. 3. Document observed issues, discrepancies, or potential areas of misunderstanding within the interactive content. 4. Propose detailed solutions or improvements for each identified issue, explaining how each change can optimize learner experience and interface interaction. 5. Provide an iterative plan that outlines the step-by-step process for implementing improvements in subsequent development cycles.
Evaluation Criteria: Your report will be evaluated based on analytical depth, quality of problem identification, relevance, and practicality of proposed solutions. It should reflect a comprehensive approach to quality assurance, integrating theoretical insights with practical improvement strategies. Allocate approximately 30 to 35 hours to complete this task, ensuring a balanced focus on evaluative rigor and actionable iteration planning.