This section provides a walkthrough of my Rise sample.
The Design Process
Initial design
The project began with identifying a workplace problem: professionals struggling with decision-making due to limited critical thinking skills.
This gap was affecting their ability to analyse information, solve problems, and make effective decisions under pressure.
My first step was conducting a needs analysis to understand the skills learners needed to develop. From this, I drafted learning objectives focusing on practical application in business scenarios to create my storyboard.
Solution
I created an eLearning course in Articulate Rise 360 with these features:
Real-World Scenarios: Learners tackle challenges like selecting reliable information, solving team performance issues, and making decisions under stress.
Interactive Activities: Drag-and-drop exercises, mind mapping tools, and timed decision-making challenges to engage learners.
Multimedia Content: Videos featuring industry insights and visually appealing modules to simplify complex concepts.
Assessment and Reward: A quiz-based final assessment with a personalized certificate upon completion, incentivizing learners to demonstrate mastery.
Encouraged Reflection: A forum board was incorporated to allow learners to reflect on scenarios, fostering peer learning and deeper engagement. This ensured participants could share their perspectives and learn from diverse approaches to problem-solving.
The course is designed to equip learners with the ability to:
Make better business decisions, leading to an improvement in ROI or KPIs by at least 10-30%.
Evaluate and analyze information critically in business contexts.
Apply problem-solving frameworks like Root Cause Analysis and SWOT Analysis.
Make sound, objective decisions even in high-pressure situations.
The anticipated outcome is a noticeable improvement in decision-making and problem-solving skills among learners, leading to more efficient workflows and better team performance in their organizations.
Results
Building an effective course requires extensive research and numerous iterations. I realized the importance of incorporating diverse learner engagement methods, such as interactive tools and reflection opportunities, to ensure the content remains relevant and impactful.
Lessons Learned:
Details Section
Course
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Type: Custom eLearning
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Client: Demo Project
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Date: November 2024
Tools
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Articulate Rise 360: For course development.
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Canva: For designing visuals and resources.
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Google Slides: For creating a certificate template.
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Microsoft Word: For storyboarding.
Skills
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Instructional Design
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Storyboarding
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Scenario Design
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Visual Design
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Interactive content development
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Multimedia creation and integration
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Assessment and feedback strategy
Course Overview
Course Title: Developing Critical Thinking for Business Success
Course Type: Self-paced eLearning (fictional project)
Duration: 2 hours
Target Audience: Mid-level professionals, managers, and team leaders
The Problem
Organizations often struggle to cultivate critical thinking among employees, leading to inefficient decision-making, missed opportunities, and difficulty navigating complex business challenges.
The goal was to design an engaging, interactive course that equips learners with practical critical thinking skills applicable in business scenarios.