Project Kickoff Questions
Are you starting a new project, but aren’t sure what to ask your Subject Matter Experts? Then download and customize this project kickoff questionnaire to help guide the conversation. If you found this document helpful, then check out:Make Working With SMEs a Breeze with These 3 DownloadsAccessible E-Learning Checklist
Did you know that some of the people in your organization might be missing out on critical training simply because your e-learning courses aren’t accessible? Now you can download and use this checklist to ensure your online learning materials and experiences are inclusive, accessible, and usable by the widest possible range of learners.E-Learning Project Plan
Set clear expectations from the start with this E-Learning Project Plan. Download and customize this Microsoft Word document to help you and your Subject Matter Experts get on the same page. If you found this document helpful, then check out:Make Working With SMEs a Breeze with These 3 DownloadsRise 360: An Interactive E-Learning Style Guide
Here's an interactive e-learning style guide I created for a mock tech company called "Dynamic Fuse." Itmakes heavy useof Rise 360 interactions like the accordion block, flip cards, sorting block,and the Storyline block to deliver loads of engaging, interactive ways toexplore e-learning design standards. View this project in action Creating an interactive style guide like this is so easy with Rise 360. I think the results are beautiful and professional—and will be a breeze to keep up-to-date as standards evolve. Click here to send a copy of this course to your Rise 360 dashboard. If you don’t have access to Rise 360, sign up for a free, 30-day trial of Articulate 360.RASCI Chart Template
One way to keep your e-learning project on track and ensure everyone is on the same page is to use an accountability matrix (or RASCI chart) to define the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved. Alongside the RASCI chart is a GANTT chart, which allows you to make sure the accountable parties respect the defined timeline. This template is also available as a Word document here.Needs Analysis Questions
Here's a list of need analysis questions to kickstart your next training project. These questions encompass everything from identifying the key project playersto understanding what motivates and challenges the target audience. I've eventhrown in a few discussion tips to help make your needs analysis conversationmore productive and performance-focused. Looking for more instructional design tips? Swing by the E-Learning 101 hubfor tons of helpful explanations, how-tos, and design pointers. Enjoy!E-Learning Post-Course Evaluation Questions
Want to find out what learners think of your e-learning course? Download this post-course evaluation PDF to get started. Pick and choose from a list of over 60 questions to include in your end-of-course survey. If you found this PDF helpful, you can also bookmark this link to easily access these questions on any device. And if you want to create your own survey-style questionnaire, check out this article: Tips for Creating Effective Post-Course Evaluations.Template for a Training Video Treatment
A video treatment is a great way to present your creative ideas to stakeholders before you spend time writing a full-blown script. That's why I created this handy video treatment template for you in a .docx format. This template includes spaces for capturing essential information like the proposed video title, target audience, target duration, and spots tosummarize the story and characters. Just swapoutmy example text with your own and then channel your inner Spielberg to crank out a training blockbuster in no time! Want more training video tips? Check out my article, 4 Easy Tips for Writing Great Training Video Scripts.Free Checklist to Help Subject Matter Experts Curate Existing Training Resources
Here's a free checklist to share with your subject matter experts that helps guide the types of assets and resources you'll need during course creation. With this checklist, they can curate existing training content. I talk more about that in this Rapid E-Learning Blog post.Basic Project Management Plan in Word
Project management plans come in many shapes and sizes, but this simple one I pulled together in MS Word serves asa sign-off/approval mechanism for your project, as well asahandy way togather all related project planning documents, such as theproject charter, the project timeline, and theaccountability matrix. Enjoy!
