I am a new e-learner developer. I have a quandary. I have a three -four hour live lecture with a 20 question quiz which I am making into a e-learning module for future viewing. I loved the tab interaction templates, but the e-learners, seemed not to understand that once they answered a few questions, they would go back to the beginning to click the next tab. The teacher is just wishing for a video then a multiple answer question, then video etc. I was hoping for a more interactive way.
I have over 36 of these modules to make. Any thoughts of how to do it?
We've built courses that show the video (edited down to ~30 mins) and have synched the associated presentation slides to it to provide a less static experience to the user. Typically we've interspersed the videos with MCQs and I found this method to be effective given the context.
If you require more interactivity maybe you could swap out the MCQs for some of the other interactions to mix things up a bit.
I also wonder whether the videos will be too long at 3-4 hours that the user wouldn't be able to keep concentrating, most feature films aren't even that long! Could you edit them down or split them over a number of mini modules?
You might also want to check out this e-learning challenge recap with medical template examples for some additional inspiration. Best of luck with your project and you're welcome to share your finished product here if you'd like to inspire others! :)
Hi, Tamarah -- I did want to stop in to note that if you have started a file, you may also find it helpful to post it here in the thread if you run into issues or have other questions. That way, David or others may be able to chime in with more customized advice for your course. :)
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We've built courses that show the video (edited down to ~30 mins) and have synched the associated presentation slides to it to provide a less static experience to the user. Typically we've interspersed the videos with MCQs and I found this method to be effective given the context.
If you require more interactivity maybe you could swap out the MCQs for some of the other interactions to mix things up a bit.
I also wonder whether the videos will be too long at 3-4 hours that the user wouldn't be able to keep concentrating, most feature films aren't even that long! Could you edit them down or split them over a number of mini modules?
Hi, Tamarah -- Many thanks for the question you've raised, and I see that David has already shared a really great response! I would have to agree with his suggestion to break your presentation into smaller, more digestible sections if at all possible. This article on 6 Reasons Why "Bigger" E-Learning Isn't Always Better and also this thread on Best Practices for Building Large Storyline Courses? may be useful to you.
You might also want to check out this e-learning challenge recap with medical template examples for some additional inspiration. Best of luck with your project and you're welcome to share your finished product here if you'd like to inspire others! :)
Thanks, I will figure out the mini module idea.
Hi, Tamarah -- I did want to stop in to note that if you have started a file, you may also find it helpful to post it here in the thread if you run into issues or have other questions. That way, David or others may be able to chime in with more customized advice for your course. :)
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