The document discusses rapid e-learning tools and techniques. It outlines some of the benefits of rapid e-learning such as lower costs, reduced development time, and increased ability to respond quickly to emerging needs. It then discusses some misconceptions about rapid e-learning and outlines four techniques for rapid e-learning: using prototypes to change the development process, employing small multi-skilled teams, leveraging templates and patterns for reusability, and using new web tools to keep content current. Real-world examples are provided that demonstrate how rapid e-learning can deliver cost-effective and timely solutions.

1. Rapid E-Learning Tools and Techniques Steve Rayson [email_address] Presentation 31 October 2007

2. About Kineo Rapid e-learning specialist Partnering with internal learning and development teams Working flexibly and quickly to help meet the demands placed upon internal teams Developing technology-enabled learning which accelerates learner performance

3. Helping internal teams at…

4. Challenging times for training departments...

5. The Potential of Rapid E-learning Lower costs of production Reduced development time Increase speed of response to emerging needs Provide more control to subject matter expert Easier maintenance and updates Helps internal teams say ‘yes’ more often

6. Rapid e-learning: perception and realities Rapid e-learning is an excuse to not do design Rapid e-learning just means ‘get an authoring tool’ Rapid e-learning just looks like powerpoint Reality: Design is key to success, it’s more important in rapid Reality: Rapid e-learning means a new look at the whole process Reality: It is not about winning awards it is about getting the job done. But what does it look like?

7. What is Rapid E-learning? Look at some examples

8. Problems of Traditional E-learning Development “ Boring e-learning results from: Using outdated processes that focus on content presentation, accuracy and comprehensiveness. Processes that rely too much on up-front analysis. Not providing stakeholders with an effective way of being involved.” Michael Allen, Creating Successful E-learning

9. Traditional e-learning development Needs Analysis Design & Tech Specs Interface Design Scripts Build

10. The ‘Rolf Harris school’ of deliverables … have you guessed what it is yet? Script… Storyboard… Creative treatment… Design document… Project initiation document..

11. What is the Problem with this Approach? “ specification documents and storyboards are ineffective ways of creating, communicating and evaluating design alternatives.” “ Poor designs get pushed through the process and are not recognised until too late” “ The need to redesign as better ideas are discovered is considered a fault (and one the client should pay for), rather than part of the process.” Michael Allen, Creating Successful E-learning

12. Rapid e-learning Think guided missile -

13. So what is Different about Rapid? 1. Different development process 2. Use of small multi-skilled teams 3. Use of templates and patterns for reusability 4. Use of web tools to keep content current

14. Rapid e-learning technique number 1: Change the development process

15. Traditional e-learning development Needs Analysis Design & Tech Specs Interface Design Scripts Build

16. New Approach Prototype Review Design

17. Prototypes Are fun! Shorten the process Improve information sharing Help people talk more constructively Double checks assumptions Lead to more creative designs Everyone has a view on a prototype Why fret when good ideas emerge late in the process? That’s a good thing…

18. Summary Prototypes should take days not weeks Communicate by example, replacing easily misinterpreted design documents Are practical Double-checks assumptions Promote creativity Communicate effectively Involve all stakeholders

19. Rapid e-learning technique number 2: Small, multi-skilled teams

20. Traditional teams Old factory approach Consultant Designer Writer(s) Developer(s) Graphic artist Tester Larger teams mean: More complex communication Less commitment, more places to hide

21. New Teams Multi-skilled core team Learning designer/writer Graphic designer/builder Tester Cuts down on communication overhead: writer/designer/builder often = same person New tools enable build to be carried out without high level technical skills

22. Rapid e-learning technique 3: Use templates and patterns for re-use

23. Templates based on Patterns Patterns Reusable best practice interactions Timeline, clickable tabs, graphics, branching scenarios, MCQ, process steps Patterns can help ensure best practice learning interactions developed at speed From Powerpoint Plugins to Server Based Tools

24. Rapid technique number 4: Use new tools to make change easy and keep your learning current

25. Dynamic Content Things change! Printed Book v Wikipedia Old model - publishes courses, updates every 6 months or so New model - RSS feeds update key content daily or whenever required

26. RSS Feeds

27. Learner Contribution Use wikis, blogs, comments functions to enable learners to update, contribute and add value

28. Impact on the shape of elearning

29. Impact on E-learning Development Design documents 2 to 6 month devt Complex authoring tool High production values Delivered as courses Broadcast Directed learning Learning outcome focused Updated 6 monthly Rapid prototyping 2 days to 3 weeks devt Easy to use tools Fit for purpose Delivered as resources Learner contribution Self-directed learning Performance focused Updated daily

30. Real World Examples

31. “ For M&S the approach we’ve taken with Kineo on this project shows how you can deliver cost-effective high-quality e-learning speed, and reach a global audience to address key compliance requirements.”

32. “ Partnering with Kineo on rapid e-learning has helped us to deliver business critical needs that would not otherwise be possible through e-learning. Kineo feels like part of our internal learning and development team. They’ve helped us transform what’s possible with e-learning in Cable & Wireless.”

33. “ With rapid e-learning I can say 'Yes' to customers I may have had to say 'No' to in the past due to the time, money and effort required to develop material in the traditional way.”

34. Summary Rapid provides, fast, cost-effective Solutions 1. Different development process 2. Use of small multi-skilled teams 3. Use of templates and patterns for reusability 4. Use of web tools to keep content current Free paper on rapid design from our stand or website