E - Learning Development - Our Process

The beginning of any eLearning project is crucial as it sets the tone and direction for the entire venture. The initial phase, known as the project kick-off, is key in aligning stakeholders to the project’s goals, scope, and expectations. This alignment fosters a collaborative spirit, crucial for the successful fruition of the project. Following the kick-off, the project moves into the Analysis stage, marking the start of the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model, a highly-regarded framework in the eLearning content development process. This phase is focused on understanding the learner’s needs and establishing clear learning objectives, laying a solid foundation for the phases that follow.

Having a clear understanding of the learners’ needs makes the transition into the Design phase smooth. The insights from the Analysis phase are utilized to draft a blueprint that outlines the learning journey. A key tool used in this phase is Storyboarding, serving as a visual map of the course flow, detailing the sequence of content, interactions, and assessments. This visualization tool not only aids in obtaining client approval but also ensures that all stakeholders share a unified vision of the course’s structure and flow, reducing the likelihood of major revisions later on.

An integral step within the Course Design and Storyboarding phase is the client review of the storyboard. This step involves presenting the storyboard to the client for their feedback and approval. It ensures that the course design aligns with the client’s expectations and objectives, facilitating a shared understanding of the course structure, content flow, and interactive elements before progressing to the Production phase. Obtaining client approval on the storyboard fosters a collaborative approach, ensuring any necessary adjustments are made early on, thereby streamlining the subsequent phases of the eLearning content development process.

The Production phase is where the course blueprint transforms into engaging eLearning content. This phase encompasses a range of tasks such as scriptwriting, creating graphics and animations, and integrating interactive elements to enhance learner engagement. Following this, the project moves into the Development stage of the ADDIE model. Here, the instructional materials are assembled, and the eLearning course begins to take shape. The collaboration between instructional designers and developers is crucial in this phase to ensure the alignment of the course with the learning objectives.

Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing are crucial phases ensuring the eLearning content is free from technical glitches and aligns with the predetermined learning objectives. Systematic testing identifies and corrects any discrepancies before the course reaches the learners. An integral part of this phase is the beta delivery, where a nearly finalized version of the course is shared with a select group of users for initial feedback. The insights obtained from this phase are instrumental in fine-tuning the course.

The Client Review phase is a juncture where clients review the course and provide their invaluable feedback, pivotal for aligning the course with the business and learning objectives. The subsequent Revisions phase is dedicated to addressing client feedback by making the necessary adjustments to the eLearning content, ensuring it meets the desired quality standards.

The Going Live phase signifies the course’s transition from development to a live platform. Post-deployment, the Evaluation stage of the ADDIE model kicks in, focusing on assessing the effectiveness of the eLearning content. This evaluation covers analyzing key metrics such as completion rates and gathering feedback from learners to measure the course’s impact. This phase isn’t merely a culmination but a stepping stone for continuous improvement, providing invaluable insights for future eLearning projects.