How to create high-quality e-learning content: 7 steps for success
The development of quality e-learning content should be deliberate and according to well-established patterns. The crucial steps for creating quality e-learning content should be followed for the best results.
This article highlights the best seven steps for creating high-quality content.
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1) Analysis
This is the first process that is carried out to create an e-learning instructional strategy for the appropriate presentation of the content. Elements analyzed during this phase include the profiles of the target audience, e-learning content, and e-learning objectives.
An essential aspect to focus on is the analysis of tasks that should be part of the course.
2) Instruction design document (IDD) creation
An IDD highlights the entire instructional approach of the course. They are created for different courses and are peculiar to each course. During the phase, common processes and procedures carried out include solving scenarios, problems, and avatars and deciding on the way the course will be delivered, whether as screens, courses, or modules.
This is also the stage where all of the visual and instructional aspects of the e-learning content are created.
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3) Script development
This is the stage where a word document or PowerPoint presentation of the actual course content is created. The script development involves the creation of the final course content that could be divided into modules.
4) Development of prototype
The script created in the above step is applied in the creation of a e-learning prototype. This is the step where the final course content and audio are created. This is also the step where final decisions are made on aspects of content presentation such as colors, images, animations, and interactivities.
This phase also involves activities such as writing, revision, and rewriting. After prototypes are developed, they should be compatible with the learning management system (LMS). We should also mention that research on CMS options available should be carried out at this point.
Web development teams are usually responsible for CMS research.
5) Audio-free course development
After the prototype has been developed and approved, the next stage is developing the audio-free course. The audio-free content is developed and sent to the appropriate stakeholders. At this point, the audio-free content is subject to changes in terms of the content and narration.
The approval of the audio-free content launches the next phase, the creation of the version that has video. We consider the development of audio-free content essential because the modification of content with audio files is particularly expensive.
A much more efficient process of adding the audio file to the approved file is carried out with this step.
6) Development of course with an audio file
This is the step where the final version of the e-learning course is created. The final version of the course is created and sent to the stakeholders for their final approval. In developing the e-learning course with audio files, pronunciation and quality of audio are two essential aspects to focus on. Both aspects should be perfected.
The audio should also be developed in line with on screen animations and text.
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7) Development of the learning management version
This is the final step of the creation of high-quality e-learning content. While the other steps made up this process have been creative, this final process is more of a technical or mechanical process.
Learning management system content should also be compliant with SCORM/XAPI/ AICC.
Stakeholders typically confirm the compliance.
After the compliant version of the content is created, the technical team uploads it to the platform.