E-Learning Template Makeover

E-Learning Challenge Recap #38: Challenge | Recap

In this week's challenge, course designers shared creative design techniques for transforming template designs. 

New to the challenges?

The weekly challenges are ongoing opportunities to learn, share, and build your e-learning portfolios. You can jump into any or all of the previous challenges anytime you want. I’ll update the recap posts to include your demos.

If you have a blog, please consider writing about your challenges. We’ll link back to your posts so the great work you’re sharing gets even more exposure. And if you tweet your projects, try using #ELHChallenge so we can track the cool demos you share.

Thanks, E-Learning Heroes! You folks do awesome work!

Waiting Game

Melissa Milloway joined the weekly challenges with a creative menu-themed game board

Waiting Game 

Game of Influences

Melissa later jumped into the challenge with a gamified tribute to Game of Thrones. Terrific examples, Melissa!

Game of Influences

Author: Melissa Milloway

Twitter: @MelMilloway

Sell Your Way to Paradise

Jackie Van Nice adapted her game template for a sales training project with a tropical theme and Mai Tai progress meter. You can read all about Jackie’s project over at her blog. Jackie also shared a PowerPoint version of her game template.

Sell Your Way to Paradise

Author: Jackie Van Nice

Blog post: Sell Like Your Surfboard Depends On It!

Twitter: @JackieTrains 

Cautions Challenge

Mary Cropp shared a really awesome demo that takes learners on a hospital tour to learn about potential donors while restoring sight to blind people. Great concept, Mary!

Cautions Challenge 

Author: Mary Cropp

Culture Quest

Richard Watson took learners on a culture quest with his creative adaptation of the template. Thanks, Richard!

Culture Quest

Author: Richard Watson

Website: Bridgehill Learning

Twitter: @bridgehillLS

Baseball Game

Scott Truelove hit a homerun in his baseball-themed game that puts learners in the championship game with the option to choose type of pitch. Great concept, Scott!

Baseball Game

Author: Scott Truelove

Moral Compass

Nick Russell shared another creative demo with this corporate game that takes learners on an ethical journey while trapping demons in a cookie jar. You heard me. Check out the demo and the Storyline template he shared. Awesome, Nick!

Moral Compass

Author: Nick Russell

Website: Benchmark English

E-Learning for Rock Stars

Dan Sweigert rocked out with this e-learning hit that teaches learners what it takes to break into the music business. You can read more about Dan’s rock star project over at his blog. Great job, Dan!

E-Learning for Rock Stars 

Author: Dan Sweigert

Blog post: E-Learning for Rock Stars

Twitter: @elearningwdan 

Good Dog Training

Julia B joined the community with her first e-learning challenge that teaches learners all about good dog training. Lots of treats in this demo, Julia!

Good Dog Training

Author: Julia B 

Knowledge Links

Mark aced his demo with this above par sales game. Great demo, Mark!

Knowledge Links

Profile: Mark

Help Johnny Climb the Mountain

Daniel Brigham asked learners to help Johnny overcome his fear of writing research papers in this hand-drawn game template. Nicely done, Daniel!

Help Johnny Climb the Mountain

Author: Daniel Brigham

Website: Brigham Communications

Twitter: @danielbrigham

The Dutch Journey to Brazil

Earn a piece of the World Cup after completing each leg of this football journey quiz from Paul Alders.

The Dutch Journey to Brazil

Author: Paul Alders

Website: Eyespirations

Twitter: @PaulAlders

Pinterest: The Dutch Journey to Brazil

Stargazer Quest

It’s time to stop doing somersaults and started learning to plot stars. Fun trivia game from community member Gemma Henderson.

Stargazer Quest

Author: Gem Henderson

Website: Gemma Henderson

Blog post: Steal This E-Learning Template

Twitter: @gemdemhen 

Navigating the Warehouse

Getting packages out the door requires more than most folks would expect. Follow a shipment through each stage of of shipment in this warehouse challenge game.

Navigating the Warehouse 

Author: Liz Braden

Website: CSI Designs

Twitter: @LizBraden1

Call Challenge Game

James adapted the template to fit a more standard aspect ratio in his call center game. Great use of color to indicate quality of response.

Call Challenge Game

 Profile: James Anderson

Website: James Anderson III

Twitter: @jrandersoniii

The Test of Time

With a little help from the doctor, Amanda just might have a chance at passing her history exam. Great demo, Linda!

The Test of Time

Author: Linda Lorenzetti

Website:

Twitter: @lindalor

Oh Canada Eh!

Nancy celebrates Canada Day by taking learners on a learning road trip in this fun and challenging trivia quiz.  

Oh Canada Eh!

Author: Nancy Woinoski

Website: Pinched Head

Twitter: @pinchedhead

Cup of Jo

Jennifer brewed up a fun coffee quiz for her first challenge entry.

Cup of Jo

Author: Jennifer Jakob

Website: Jennifer Jakob

LinkedIn: Jennifer Jakob

Can You Steal This E-Learning Template?

The template challenge is still open! If you have one or more ideas you'd like to share, please jump over to the original challenge and post your links in the comments section. I'll update this recap page to include your examples.

Steal This E-Learning Template