Using my experience and expertise of instructional design, I create learning assets (primarily using Storyline 360 & Rise 360) to create engaging, informative, and effective eLearning modules.
Designing relevant, attractive, and detailed backgrounds takes time and effort, but the rewards are great. Yes, this additional layer of design and creativity will cost you more time, but it’s time well spent and I’m going to tell you why.
Whether you are beginning your career in Instructional Design by happenstance, pivoting your way into the field from somewhere else, or fresh out of formal training, this article is for you!
As an enthusiastic and devoted Instructional Designer, I can often get caught up in the details of my work and forget that what I am doing is actually very impactful and rewarding.
After you have been asked to create an online course, and before you let panic set in, reference the ADDIE course development process for guaranteed success.
Learners are stretched by commitments both at work and at home. In turn, this impacts motivation and makes it difficult for learners to buy in to eLearning courses. One way to remedy this disconnect is by catching their attention at the outset with a hook.
Each kind of storyboard has its purpose but in this age of rapid timelines and short attention spans, I want to introduce you to an efficient and effective alternative: a micro storyboard.