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 DownloadsE-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 DownloadsRASCI 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.Audio Recording Script in Word
Working with voice talent? If so, you may find that sending along a storyboard document as a recording script is a nice little timesaver. However, in my experience, that approach doesn't always scale well for more complex, branched projects because things get tricky when it comes time to match up audio clips to individual feedback layers in Storyline. That's where this audio script format comes in handy. It's a Word doc with a simple 3 column table format. The first column is a space to record a reference number that coincides with the storyboard and/or .story file. The second column is for capturing the script that needs recording. And the third column is a space for calling out any pronunciation pointers to the voice talent and/or notes for yourself or a developer. While a little time-consuming to set-up, using this format is a great way to ease SME approval of a script before it's recorded—and it saves you development time once you get that audio back from the voice talent since every clip is clearly mapped to its place in your course. Enjoy!Accessible 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.Course Update Spreadsheet
With the end of Flash on the horizon, it's important to start getting organized for updates to your courses. Whether you’re updating your entire course catalog or just doing some regular maintenance, get stay organized with this Course Update Spreadsheet and this e-learning maintenance checklist. This spreadsheet was created in Excel but can also be imported into Google Sheets. For more ideas on how to use this spreadsheet, check out this article.Rise 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." It makes heavy use of Rise 360 interactions like the accordion block, flip cards, sorting block, and the Storyline block to deliver loads of engaging, interactive ways to explore 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.QA Test Checklist for Localized Courses
If you want to make sure each language version of your course works properly and makes sense, QA testing your courses after they’ve been localized is key. Here’s a QA checklist template you can give your QA testers so they know what kinds of issues to look out for during that process. Note: This checklist isn’t exhaustive. You’ll need to adapt it based on the specifics of your project.Design Maps for Visual Analysis
Using the Design Maps for Visual Analysis One of the challenges designers often face is coming up with the right visual theme for a course. The secret is not to think about the course design as much as it is identifying the common elements found in a particular topic or industry. There are a lot of different approaches to mapping out a topic's design elements, but I've always found the non-linear format of mind maps to fit my design style best. Common e-learning course elements: elements type, fonts people colors Sources of inspiration media and pop culture magazines analogies, metaphors, antonyms related industries Learn more ways to create the right look and feel for your courses in this tutorial series.
