Rapid eLearning

Has thecurrent global pandemichit a ‘pause’ button on your training initiatives?

Are you looking to quicky develop online training programs and digital assets, (with the constant refrain of “not enough time to develop eLearning” ringing in your ears)?

We have just the solution for you! Rapid eLearning!

In this time of shrinking budgets and timelines, rapid eLearning is the reliable partner you’ve been looking for. Whether for ten courses or a thousand, rapid eLearning can take care of everything – converting instructor-led (ILT) to online training, eLearning translations, legacy course conversions, and more.

Interested?

If you are, here’s the what, the why, and the how of rapid eLearning, along with everything else you need to know about rapid eLearning design and development.

Rapid eLearning offers the know-how to design, develop, and rollout eLearning courses within weeks, unlike conventional eLearning projects that can take months. What’s the secret? And what makes it so much better than conventional eLearning development? Let’s find out!

All of us will agree that for training to be effective and positively impact business goals, it should be aligned with the desired goals.

And how do we do that? We aim for the required performance through the all-important performance-based learning objectives!

A performance-based learning objective states in specific and measurable terms what the learner will be able to do by the end of the eLearning course.

Rapid eLearning design is based on those very same performance-based learning objectives, linking the training with performance and ultimately, the desired business goals. It leverages existing training content (ILT material, manuals, videos, old courses, etc.) and stays away from the ornamental fluff so commonly seen in conventional eLearning courses, thus saving instructional designers and SMEs a lot of time (and ultimately, a lot of cost for the organization).

Rapid eLearning:

• Takes less time and cost to develop
• Leverages the power of authoring tools
• Incorporates new-age learning strategies to engage learners, offering ample scope for game-based learning, storytelling, and more.

Ever sincerapid eLearning made its entry into corporate training,it has been a hot topic for debate among eLearning pundits. For some, rapid eLearning is all about using authoring tools that enable quick development; for others, rapid eLearning equals sub-standard courses.

So, first let’s get some things straight!

• Rapid eLearning does NOT compromise on quality or instructional design.
• Rapid eLearning does NOT mean throwing creativity out of the window.
• Rapid eLearning does NOT do away with efficient project management.

Though it doesn’t seem like it, rapid eLearning is built on the bedrock of instructional design and the principles of adult learning. For instance, it uses:

• Learning objectives to inform learners what’s in it for them
• Free navigation to enable self-directed learning
• New-age learning strategies to provide memorable learning experiences

You can create a memorable learning experience with rapid eLearning through:

Take a look at 6new-age learning strategiesand how you can use them in eLearning:

New-age Learning

For today’s multigenerational workforce (Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z), a “one-size fits all” conventional training strategy will not work. And developing eLearning courses that cater to the needs of this multigenerational workforce doesn’t have to be next to impossible, not with rapid eLearning! Rapid eLearning helps make learning engaging by incorporating modern-day learning strategies while offering anytime anywhere access on mobile devices. You can go for:

Microlearningthat offers bite-sized learning nuggets – ideal for time-pressed learners. Though there are a variety ofmicrolearning assetsto choose from, the choice of format should depend on what the course needs to achieve, not anything else. Always ensure form follows function!

社会learning让学习和从别人。社会learning doesn’t necessarily have to happen face-to-face, it can also be incorporated in online learning. The interactions in a live classroom can be emulated online using social learning approaches via video conferencing tools. Discussion forums and chat rooms are another great way to facilitate social learning.

Virtual trainingto beat training disruptions caused by COVID-19. Rapid eLearning makes it easy to develop digital assets that can be used in both self-paced eLearning andvirtual classrooms.

Enhanced ROI

“ROI” is the stuff of every training manager’s nightmare! Simply put, ROI is proof that your training is getting the desired returns. But proving that to management can be next to impossible.

But with rapid eLearning, you can showenhanced ROI, because rapid eLearning:

• Delivers effective eLearning courses backed by robust instructional design and adult learning principles
• Accelerates time to proficiency
• Cuts down development time by almost 40%
• Allows easy updates and changes
• Enables quick rollout of responsive courses

When Should you Opt for Rapid eLearning?

Rapid eLearning developmentis a better option than conventional eLearning development:

And when there are tight deadlines and budgets (as is the usual scenario with most training), rapid eLearning saves on cost and time by:

• Standardizing and reusing templates
• Using rapid eLearning authoring tools
• Making use of online review links

2. Record to Save SME Time

The Record strategy will help reduce SME touchpoints in the eLearning design and development from the 9 (for conventional eLearning design & development) to a mere 3.

Step 1: The SME puts together a rough PPT deck of relevant content and records the explanation for each slide (highlighting important points) on the mobile phone or any audio recording app/software.

Step 2: The ID team works on the PPT deck to enhance it instructionally, transcribes the SME’s audio into the narration script, and finalizes it.

Step 3: The SME reviews the narration script and the enhanced PPT storyboard.

Step 4: The eLearning team develops the final eLearning course with audio.

Here is a mini guide with 10 handy tips toreduce SME time.

3. Rebuild Legacy Courses into Microlearning Assets

课程开发几年前可能有一个大海t time anywhere between 45 minutes to an hour. Such lengthy courses don’t fit into the busy schedules of today’s employees anymore. With our Rebuild strategy of rapid eLearning development, these lengthy eLearning courses or curriculums can be broken down logically into short and crisp microlearning nuggets for easy assimilation and better recall. The key is to ensure one microlearning module addresses one learning objective.

4. Republish for Mobile Compatibility

If your organization has been using eLearning for some time, you might be saddled with a library of legacy courses developed in obsolete software such as Flash or older versions of authoring tools that are not compatible with mobile devices. Our Republish strategy of rapid eLearning development enables you to:

• Upgrade the course to a newer version of an authoring tool (with new interactivities, assessments)
• Update content or branding
• Revamp the look and feel of text-heavy, visually unappealing courses
• Make courses compatible with mobile devices

The Tools: Rapid Authoring Tools for Rapid eLearning

Rapidauthoring tools(desktop or web-based) enable eLearning developers to create meaningful learning experiences, quickly and effectively – from creating interactive modules and multimedia assets to making them mobile-compatible.

以下是一些流行的网络学习创作tools and how they help in rapid eLearning.

Why use rapid authoring tools?

Because they:

• Enable delivery of coursesacross different platforms and mobile devices. Learners can access courses seamlessly on any mobile device with any operating system (Windows RT, Android, iOS, or modern-day browsers Mozilla, Chrome). These tools are also frequently updated based on the latest technology, so you don’t have to worry about keeping up with the latest eLearning trends.
• Allow easy updates and scaling up. If in future, you want to update or change some elements of your eLearning course, you can simply import the existing course in the rapid eLearning dashboard and make the appropriate changes. It’s as simple as that!
• Allow templates to be standardized and reused. Most eLearning authoring tools offer an array of pre-built themes, templates, and interfaces that can be tweaked to suit your corporate branding and saved in an eLibrary.
• Make eLearning translations simpleand quick with options to export course content as XML files. Once the content is translated, it can be imported back into the tool, synced with audio, and published. Check this blog for insights on tools that simplify eLearning translation.

Rapid eLearning empowers you to bid adieu to inefficient development processes, puffed up bills, and stretching timelines. All this without compromising onlearner engagement! It’s your one-stop solution to keep up with ever-changing business demands and deliver efficient and up to date training.

So, Are you Ready for Rapid eLearning Development?

Let’s check!

If your answer is “Yes” to all questions, you’re good to go!

Rapid eLearningdevelopment might seem simple; however, to take it to the finish line, you need expertise in robust instructional design, set communication channels, proficiency in authoring tools, quality assurance processes, resources for easy scale up, and so on. So, what should you do to ensure a successful rapid eLearning project?