Hi heroes, I'm looking to the community for some inspiration. I am creating an elearning course that is heavily conceptual, that talks about tasks our customers need to do during the planning phase of an implementation. I am trying to come up with a creative way to present information. I would like to create something very interactive and story based. (Using Presenter). I don't want to do another boring page turner with slides full of bulleted lists.
Has anybody done a project with any similarities to mine that would be willing to share? Thanks in advance.
Hi Jackie! Thank you for your quick response. I do work for a software company, and a lot of the eLearning we do consists of simulations and procedures for working with the software. This project is different because it is more conceptual and process oriented. I am trying to challenge myself to come up with a story-based course that leads the learners through the process. I am looking forward to checking out your sample. (I've already viewed and been impressed by some of the other samples you've submitted.) Thanks again.
They've just engaged me to use the exact same approach for another business segment. Managers were literally cheering at the meeting where they were told about it. May seem silly, but when applied with care it's an outstandingly successful approach.
If it's a company that isn't currently using a creative approach, the best way to sell the idea is to mock up a great little demo of what you're envisioning. I've NEVER had a client object to a design idea I've demonstrated first.
If it's a company that isn't currently using a creative approach, the best way to sell the idea is to mock up a great little demo of what you're envisioning. I've NEVER had a client object to a design idea I've demonstrated first.
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Your title indicates this is software training. Here's how I created non-page-turning scenario-based software training, along with a demo: http://www.jackievannice.com/?page_id=175059673
Hi Jackie! Thank you for your quick response. I do work for a software company, and a lot of the eLearning we do consists of simulations and procedures for working with the software. This project is different because it is more conceptual and process oriented. I am trying to challenge myself to come up with a story-based course that leads the learners through the process. I am looking forward to checking out your sample. (I've already viewed and been impressed by some of the other samples you've submitted.) Thanks again.
Eileen
I like your "Course Road Map" attachment. An easy way to help learners locate the parts of the course that interest them the most.
That company is still insane for that course.
They've just engaged me to use the exact same approach for another business segment. Managers were literally cheering at the meeting where they were told about it. May seem silly, but when applied with care it's an outstandingly successful approach.
Wow! Great news, Jackie! I love your course. I hope I can convince my company to try something a little more creative than what we've done.
Thanks, Eileen!
If it's a company that isn't currently using a creative approach, the best way to sell the idea is to mock up a great little demo of what you're envisioning. I've NEVER had a client object to a design idea I've demonstrated first.
Good luck to you! I know you can make it great.
Here's an course on Service-Oriented Architecture I created at a previous job. Potentially pretty dry; the stakeholders loved this approach: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55897998/portfolio/soa/player.html
That's exactly what i want to do.
Thank you Phil...I can't connect to Dropbox from inside my company firewall, so I'll have to take a look later.
Jackie: I'm still totally digging this example, especially the sense of humor: Nice shot, John! (not)
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