Multiples of Multiples...
Feb 12, 2015
Confusing enough? Is for me too..
Here is my dilemma. I am designing a series of Storyline training modules for a major corporation; for one section of a HUGE plant, that manufactures insulation.
That's not the issue, (busy is a good thing) the issue is the best way to break up these modules. For example, I am working in one area now, that does one or two basic processes; but that process may include up to 20 different machines, actions, trouble shooting, setup and controls. Is it best to break up the SB project into the major groups, or do one HUGE SB file? I am trying to make this something exciting for the learners, and the management; and need to get something ino their hands that will get them ready for the next module. We were previously working in ToolBooks... Please, advice is requested.
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Hi Terry -
I would think about it in terms of what would be best for the learner. What would make it easier for them to access information both during initial training and maybe even post-training as support? Organizing content so that they could access content by machines might make sense (1 lesson per machine with startup, operations and troubleshooting for that machine) or maybe by process. Depending on the complexity of the content, you might break it down even further into smaller pieces. I would think that breaking the content into some type of easily usable groupings would be far better than a single huge file / lesson, both in terms of development and maintenance for you, and for usability by the learner.
Ahh... Toolbook... I miss the old Openscripting days...
Hope this helps.
Chris
In most cases, I think that it makes more sense to split the content into several smaller courses than to have one HUGE course. That way, learners will be able to easily access the parts that they are interested in. This technique will also helps to overwhelming them with massive amounts of information.
Break it down into smaller courses. If people need a refresher on a single machine they don't need to go through the long course. Also, if other area use any of those machines then they can use the same small courses in their learning plan. You should be able to set it up in your LMS so that anyone assigned to a department/role/job can be assigned courses to take, then plug the appropriate courses in for that group.
You may also want a course that has an overview/introduction to the process and one on how all the parts fit together as a whole.
Question then,,, If I split this one area up into multiple courses, how do I inter connect them?
Your LMS should be able to handle that part of the problem. Most LMS are able set it up so the courses are in a certain order.
Cary makes a good point about the LMS. If you are not using an LMS though, you'll have to consider other options. How are you delivering courses now?
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