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Creating Online SME Training on a Shoestring

Presenters:

Jack OrsulakSeth Fleisher

Hermann Cakpo

Overview of Session

• A look at the spectrum of eLearning• Examples of shoestring solutions• Keys to producing effective

shoestring modules: low-budget doesn’t have to mean low-quality• The script• The execution

• Group assignment: Create your own eLearning module

• Presentations• Wrap-up and Q&A

Spectrum of eLearning

• eLearning comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching. E-learning is essentially the computer and network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge.* • Big Budget• Course/certificate based • Blended• Low Budget

*Wikipedia

Examples of Low Budget Solutions

• Excel presentation 

• Whiteboard presentation

• Lecture (Hermann)

• Powerpoint presentation 

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eLearning Module Creation Demo

• Learn how

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eLearning on a Shoestring: Creating Your Script

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Group Exercise: Write Your Script

• Choose a topic that multiple people at your table are well-versed in (if in doubt browse www.SMEtoolkit.org for ideas)

• Keep it brief: 1-3 minutes

• Use case study examples to make it real

• Find your voice: think confident, friendly, authoritative, not overly formal

• Use the simple script template that storyboards audio with corresponding action on screen

Group Exercise: Record Your Module

• Each group records their script• Use group trainer’s computer • Set the Paint and screen recorder canvas

to 640x360• Do a few tests to get it right• Review the outcome as a group• Update the script based on the test

recording• Re-record your updated script

eLearning on a Shoestring: Tips for Recording

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The Execution – Software Selection

Screen Recording Editing Solutions

Audio: Use an external Mike Drawing: Use a tablet

Group Presentation

• What was effective?• Was the length appropriate?• Was the scope appropriate?• How could it be improved?

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Summary

• What we’ve learned

• Brainstorm possible applications• Translating existing content• Add follow up quiz to determine if your

users learned from your video

• Q&A