Topics this issue:
1. Valuable tips in chunking content for e-learning delivery
2. Featured Vignette: “Baking
the Right e-Learning Program”
3. Learning the methodology of converting content for e-learning
delivery
1. Valuable tips in chunking
content for e-learning delivery
Next time someone tells
you to simply make “chunks” of your content to present
them in e-learning format, ask this question: “What do you
chunk and how do you chunk?”
Sometimes simple answers to complex
questions lead to more confusion.
Chunking is defined as the process
of separating learning materials into brief sections in order to
improve learner comprehension and retention and allow quick access,
exits and entries to topics. “Chunks” are shorter, smaller,
and accessible learning modules.
Consider these ideas when you convert
paper-based or classroom-based programs into an e-learning format:
- The shorter, the better
Your paper or classroom-based content is usually linear or in
sequenced format. If you transfer them as is into an e-learning
format, your program ends up as a long series of pages online.
eLearners will quit your program. They do not tolerate long readings.
- Prioritize and Reposition
Reposition content so elearners will see the “must-be-learned”
and “essential few” content first. You do not want
them to miss this content.
- Organize
Separate clearly the “essential few” and “must-be-learned”
content from secondary or supporting content like exercises, forms,
references, examples, illustrations, etc. Position secondary content
as secondary or optional links; they must not compete with the
primary content.
- Synthesize
Finally, you cannot chunk content properly if you don’t
do all of the above, as well as rewrite, reorganize and synthesize
your content.
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register to be a member and select “Online Learning”
from the table of contents panel on the left.
2. Featured Vignette: “Baking
the Right e-Learning Program”
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3. Learning the methodology
of converting content for e-learning delivery
In the Blended
e-Learning Workshop you will learn
the methodology and easy process of converting content into e-learning
that has been tested to work in actual projects. To learn more about
the "Blended e-Learning Workshop", please click here http://www.vignettestraining.com/workshops/
If you have questions or suggestions,
please send email to Ray Jimenez at support@vignettestraining.com
Ray E. Jimenez, PhD
rjimenez@vignettestraining.com
Vignettes for Training, Inc.
www.vignettestraining.com
Office: (626) 930-0160
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