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Moving Classroom Courses to eLearning using Articulate. Jen Page – AERAS

Moving Classroom Courses to eLearning using Articulate. Jen Page – AERAS Senior Manager Learning Programs Bill Klco – Cerner Corporation Vice President Learning Services. Today's Agenda What should you consider moving to eLearning The Development Kit AERAS project Prototype and Testing

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Moving Classroom Courses to eLearning using Articulate. Jen Page – AERAS

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  1. Moving Classroom Courses to eLearning using Articulate. Jen Page – AERAS Senior Manager Learning Programs Bill Klco – Cerner Corporation Vice President Learning Services

  2. Today's Agenda • What should you consider moving to eLearning • The Development Kit • AERAS project • Prototype and Testing • Appropriate use and limitation of tools • Rollout considerations • Questions and Answers

  3. Cerner Learning Services 200 + Learning Consultants Training magazine Top 100 list in 2004, 2005, and 2006. How we approach learning Full understanding of adult learning theory principles Complete adherence to five learning principles: learn-by-doing, performance-based, relevant, just-in-time, real-time Programs from technical training to leadership Classroom to Distance Learning to eLearning. Leading Healthcare Information Technology provider 7000+ associates worldwide Currently doing business in North America, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, Middle East and India Who is Cerner?

  4. Why eLearning? • When should you consider eLearning? • Large audience • Difficult audience to reach • Need consistent training program over a large pool of instructors / facilities • Course materials are consistent – not constantly changing • Best for knowledge or task based learning content • Computer infrastructure in place • Basic computer skills in place • When eLearning may not be the best choice. • Soft skills – requiring heavy student interaction. • Course materials are changing with every delivery. • Small audience • Because it’s cool…

  5. The Blended Learning Spectrum Blended Learning eLearning does not have to be an all or nothing proposition. You can move there over time. Classroom eLearning Online Tests Job Aids Online Surveys Web Links Facilitated Sessions

  6. Development Kit • Prerequisites • Existing Instructor Led Training (ILT) course • Main source of content is PowerPoint / Word • Standard User Interface template is acceptable • Other Criteria • Successful classroom delivery, (tried and tested). • Audience analysis • Computer skills • Have big vision but start small

  7. Setting the ScopeFor e-Learning at Aeras Jen Page http://www.aeras.org http://learning.aeras.org

  8. South Africa PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GNANA JYOTHI AERAS Project Professional Development Programs U.S. India Coming in2007… Kenya, Uganda, U.S.+ 3 sites

  9. Research Team Members

  10. Why eLearning? • Rapid growth in sites and number of staff (from 60 to 400 and growing) • Staff turnover • Expanding beyond existing core curriculum to skills-training and specialized topics • Challenge of finding local instructors • Open door for future use of webinars, e-mentoring, and formal online degrees • Share curriculum beyond Aeras • Potential for future certification courses

  11. LINGOs Development Kit:ILT to eLearning • Feasibility of online instruction • Audience characteristics • English not first language for many • Diverse education background • Diverse computer experience • Existing curriculum • Technical capability • On site resource center computers • Great variation in online access • Limited on-site tech support • Long-term program goals • New possibilities for growing the program

  12. Final Requirements • Courses run online and on CD • Easy to maintain and update course content • Future translation and localization of content is possible • Simple navigation • Audio and visual support since English not preferred language for many • Test scores tracked in LMS when online

  13. Prototype / Testing • Rapid prototype • Test user interface • Test Navigation • Test Instructional Design – how much interactivity, how to deal with discussion subjects, quizzes, tests, etc. • Finalize user interface • Gather user feedback • Technical Testing • Test LMS integration • Test technical infrastructure

  14. Articulate pros / cons • Basic Functions • Plug-in for PowerPoint – Ease of use / maintainability • Designed to turn PowerPoint into Flash without programming • Navigation templates • Audio • PowerPoint animations • More advanced features • Learning Games • Attachments • Online tests and surveys (with Quiz Maker) • Import Flash movies, Flash animations, Web sites • What it is not • A complete web authoring system • Designed to build sophisticated eLearning • The correct tool for all eLearning needs

  15. Rollout Considerations • Moving from Classroom to independent eLearning • Most successful eLearning programs happen over time. • Does not have to be an either / or proposition (Blended Learning) • Sample phased approach of a eLearning program • Solid Classroom Based Curriculum • Step 1 – Survey online • Step 2 – pre/post test online • Step 3 – facilitated classroom using eLearning • Step 4 – eLearning lab • Step 5 – independent eLearning

  16. Questions ???

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