eLearning is on the rise as more people seek instruction using the convenience of the Internet. Some use this for formal schooling while others simply wish to develop new skills or explore new subjects. Upon completion, students can utilize what they know to apply for jobs, undertake projects, or simply add a feather to their cap. They are more likely to sign up to courses that have high ratings. Therefore, those designing eLearning modules must make it a point to make them highly informative and easy to understand.
Keep It Short
The module must be concise. Keep it short so that the students’ minds will not have time to wander. The content should be straight to the point with every message being precisely tuned to give valuable information. Do not go around in circles. Present an idea, support it with facts, and provide examples. Then you can move on to the next point. If there will be text on the screen, then keep to a few words in bullet points. Verbose paragraphs will not be effective as students are unlikely to read them.
Stick to One Topic
Each module must revolve around a single topic. You can review the contents of the past module and explain how it relates to the contents of the present one at the start. However, the bulk of the discussion should be around the current subject. Once you have discussed it, close the module and create another one for an entirely different subject. Do not cram too much information in a single module as this will make them too long and hard to digest. Keep things under 10 minutes, if possible.
Summarize Key Points
Close the module by providing a summary of the key points. Repetition is a vital ingredient in learning and retention. Reinforce the importance of these points by mentioning them at the end which is what students are likely to remember from the lecture.
Test Understanding
Another way to keep students on their toes and ensure that they understand what you discussed is to pose questions at the end. After the summary, you can ask one or two multiple questions which may or may not have bearing on their final grades. Provide the answers and explain why this is the right answer. Explain why the others are incorrect.
eLearning modules are the future. It’s time for educators to optimize them for better results.
