Let's save the world from boring elearning
This slideshow is an attempt to help people make the best of a limiting design. Regular readers know that I’m no fan of the Next button. (Are you new here? Try Why you really want to be short or Visual menus: Structure with style).
Thanks to Erik Wallen–his comment on Is a course really the answer? inspired this slideshow.
What did I leave out? What are your favorite ways to liven up linear learning?
(You can download a PDF of the slide show here.)
The elearning samples page lists more than 35 inspiring interactions. Why did so few corporate courses make the final list?
One reason: The people who designed the interactions knew the following 3 Secrets of Shortness.
1. Forget the intro
Typical course: “Welcome to the Widget Functionality course! Widgets are undoubtedly an important part of our lives, and understanding how they function will help you gain the most benefit from their use. In this course, you will learn how widgets work.”
Interactive: “How Widgets Work”
2. Show, don’t tell [Read more...]
We expect learners to make complex decisions on the job. Then why don’t we let them decide how to use a simple course?
Novices need structure. But how should we show it?
On this site, you'll get ideas that will help you develop action-packed learning materials for working adults. It's written by Cathy Moore.
