Let’s say your boss comes and asks you to convert a two-hour instructor-led training (ILT) session into an e-learning course. And since it’s already been instructionally designed, all you nee...
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This exact problem is the bane of my existence when I wear my instructional designer hat. Unfortunately, it is very rare for me to find well-designed ILT materials so it is often easier for me to design from scratch.
Even for those of us well-trained in the ADDIE model or other instructional principles, instructor-led training with powerpoint is fundamentally different than interactive self-paced online training. When I design a powerpoint for example, I am counting on my own ability as a presenter. The content is usually very light on words and heavy on imagery that helps illustrate my point. With online material I tend to count more on writen explanation than narration.
Even for those of us well-trained in the ADDIE model or other instructional principles, instructor-led training with powerpoint is fundamentally different than interactive self-paced online training. When I design a powerpoint for example, I am counting on my own ability as a presenter. The content is usually very light on words and heavy on imagery that helps illustrate my point. With online material I tend to count more on writen explanation than narration.