Tasks and Duties
Objective:
The objective of this task is to develop a comprehensive blueprint for an e-learning course using Articulate Storyline 360 as the primary development tool. You will leverage publicly available resources and your own research to establish a strategic plan that details the overall course design, learning objectives, target audience, and content structure.
Deliverables:
- A DOC file containing the detailed course blueprint.
- A clear outline of strategic goals and intended learning outcomes.
- An analysis of the target audience and suggested content delivery methods.
Key Steps:
- Research & Analysis: Identify best practices in e-learning design and assess trends in engaging content using Articulate Storyline 360.
- Blueprint Development: Create a detailed course blueprint including course modules, interactive elements, storyline arcs, and assessment points. Include flow diagrams where necessary. Use structured headings and subheadings.
- Planning & Strategy: Define clear objectives, desired learner outcomes, and recommendations for multimedia integration. Discuss the rationale behind your design choices.
- Documentation: Organize all design elements into a well-structured DOC file with tables, bullet points, and clear sections.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Depth and clarity of strategic planning.
- Innovative and effective course structure design.
- Adherence to the guidelines of the task.
- Quality of documentation and overall presentation.
This task requires approximately 30 to 35 hours of work. Your final DOC file should reflect a strategic perspective while being comprehensive and aligned with e-learning best practices using Articulate Storyline 360.
Objective:
This task focuses on designing interactive scenarios and engagement elements within an e-learning module. You will design several interactive scenes using the principles of instructional design and best practices for Articulate Storyline 360. Your design should promote engagement and enhance the learning experience through scenarios that mirror real-life challenges and decision-making processes.
Deliverables:
- A DOC file explaining your interactive design plan, including detailed descriptions of each scenario.
- Flowcharts or diagrams illustrating the interactive paths and decision points.
- An explanation of how multimedia (audio, video, animations) will be integrated to enhance learner engagement.
Key Steps:
- Brainstorm Scenarios: Develop realistic scenarios that align with typical challenges in your selected e-learning subject matter.
- Design Interactive Elements: Map out interactive elements and user decision points using flowcharts or diagrams. Detail how these interactions contribute to learning outcomes.
- Multimedia Integration: Identify appropriate multimedia elements and describe their role in your design. Explain how these will be created or sourced from public materials.
- Documentation: Write a detailed description in a DOC file, organizing each scenario with visual aids and clear, structured reasoning.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Creativity and clarity of interactive scenario designs.
- Logical integration of multimedia components.
- Quality and organization of the DOC file submission.
The task is expected to take approximately 30 to 35 hours. Ensure your document is thorough, well-organized, and self-sufficient, leveraging publicly available references where beneficial.
Objective:
The focus for this week is to develop a detailed storyboard and content flow for an e-learning module using Articulate Storyline 360. This task is designed to let you demonstrate your capability to visualize and organize learning content in a coherent, logical manner. You will create storyboards that detail the narrative flow, including interactive elements, transitions, and key learning moments.
Deliverables:
- A DOC file containing the complete storyboard with detailed narrative descriptions.
- Visual elements such as sketches or flow diagrams integrated into the document.
- Clear illustration of how each slide or screen contributes to the overall course narrative.
Key Steps:
- Conceptualization: Determine the overall theme, course objectives, and user journey. Identify major instructional segments.
- Storyboard Creation: Draft a storyboard using text descriptions and visual diagrams. Each segment should be clearly defined and aligned with specific learning outcomes.
- Detailing Content Flow: Plan the transitions, interactions and multimedia inserts between screens. Describe how learners will progress step-by-step.
- Documentation: Compile all information, visual sketches, and diagrams into a structured DOC file. Use sections, headings, and bullet points to organize your content.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Coherence and clarity of the storyboard and content flow.
- Innovative design elements and relevant interactive practices.
- Organization and thoroughness of the DOC file.
This task is estimated to require 30 to 35 hours of dedicated work. Your final deliverable should reflect a deep understanding of learner engagement and effective course narrative design using the capabilities of Articulate Storyline 360.
Objective:
This task is dedicated to the integration of multimedia and advanced interactivity into your e-learning content. You are required to design a comprehensive plan that identifies and incorporates various multimedia elements, such as videos, animations, and audio narrations, that enhance the educational experience. You will focus on demonstrating how these elements can be effectively synchronized with interactive components using Articulate Storyline 360.
Deliverables:
- A DOC file that outlines your multimedia integration strategy step-by-step.
- Descriptions of planned interactive elements and how multimedia will be used to support them.
- Mock-up descriptions or diagrammatic representations of multimedia placements within the course layout.
Key Steps:
- Assessment of Learning Objectives: Identify key moments within your e-learning module where multimedia integration is essential for promoting engagement and reinforcing learning outcomes.
- Multimedia Strategy Planning: Create a detailed plan outlining the types of multimedia to be integrated, expected impacts on learning, and the flow of interactions between these elements.
- Technical Approach: Explain your approach in utilizing Articulate Storyline 360’s features to implement these multimedia elements. Describe any transitions or interactive triggers in detail.
- Documentation: Prepare a well-organized DOC file that includes your multimedia plans, detailed descriptions, and supporting sketches or diagrams. Use clear sections to divide theory, design implementation, and expected outcomes.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Innovativeness of multimedia usage and interactivity design.
- Clarity and organization of the plan in the DOC file.
- Alignment with learning objectives and effective engagement strategies.
The allotted work time for this task is 30 to 35 hours. Your submission should be self-contained, demonstrating both creative and technical understanding of advanced interactivity design with Articulate Storyline 360.
Objective:
The final week’s task is focused on quality assurance and evaluation of your e-learning design project. You are expected to conduct a thorough review of the content, interactivity, and multimedia elements you have conceptualized in previous tasks. This task aims to instill a rigorous evaluation process that ensures the final product is both engaging and pedagogically effective. Emphasis will be on identifying areas of improvement, verifying consistency in content flow, and recommending actionable strategies for enhancement.
Deliverables:
- A DOC file containing a complete quality assurance and evaluation report.
- A detailed review of each module or segment of your e-learning design.
- Recommendations for improvements and a plan for iterative testing and refinement.
Key Steps:
- Content Review: Revisit your previously designed modules, storyboards, and multimedia integration plans. Critically assess each component for consistency, engagement, and instructional effectiveness.
- Quality Assurance Checklist: Develop a comprehensive checklist that can be used to evaluate key aspects of e-learning design such as usability, coherence, technical functionality, and learner accessibility.
- Recommendation Development: Identify potential areas for improvement and propose concrete changes. Describe how these changes will contribute to a better learning experience.
- Documentation: Compile all findings and recommendations into a well-organized DOC file. Use appropriate headings, bullet points, tables, and diagrams to support your evaluations.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Thoroughness and depth of the quality assurance review.
- Clarity of recommendations and actionable improvement strategies.
- Overall documentation quality and presentation style in the DOC file.
This task is intended to require around 30 to 35 hours of work. Your final evaluation report should be self-contained, reflecting a meticulous approach to quality assurance and a sound strategy for iterative improvement in your e-learning design project.