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Selecting the Appropriate eLearning Method |
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Level 1
Objectives: Information recall
Awareness, knowledge sharing, little learner control, minimal interactivity, little audio & graphics, greater density of text.
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ebriefing with Adobe Presenter: links, quiz, navigation, audio
PDFs (search capability)
Page turner
Quiz with dynamic feedback (explains answer)
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Make sure it’s learning, not a presentation
Fills need of immediate & research information
Short development time
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Least of the 4 levels
Requires minimal programming/instructional design
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Level 2
Objectives: Comprehension
More learner control
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Add movement to text and graphics: basic cursor movements
Simple simulations
Multimedia: audio, moving graphics
Realistic business scenarios
Practices
Minimum video
May use eBriefing here
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Increased cost and instructional design time
Work to stay in low bandwidth arena
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Requires intermediate and advanced FLASH programming skills 2 hrs/page
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Level 3
Objectives: Application
Greater interaction and more complex information models, allows learner increased level of control
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Simulations
More complex scenarios
More frequent scenarios
Role plays
Multiple branching
Complex custom graphics
Video and audio
Coaching (synchronous)
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High bandwidth
Extensive development time
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Requires strong java script, extensive development time
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Level 4
Objectives: Skills
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Online branching businesses simulations
Complex interactivity
Instant live advice from seasoned SMEs
Certifications
Full video, extensive branching (4+ levels)
Virtual reality
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Exponential costs & time to develop
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Development time, instructional design and programming expertise jumps exponentially
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