E-Learning Content Development Course

Lesson 1 • Instructional Design Models

Introduces ADDIE, SAM, and backward design frameworks. Provides a decision-making lens for selecting the right model per project context.

Lesson 2 • E-Learning Ecosystem Overview

Maps the components of a modern e-learning environment including platforms, tools, and stakeholders. Grounds learners in the landscape before design work begins.

Lesson 3 • Cognitive Load and Learning Science

Explains intrinsic, extraneous, and germane cognitive load. Applies neuroscience-backed principles to reduce friction in digital learning materials.

Lesson 1 • Audience Analysis Techniques

Profiles learner demographics, prior knowledge, and technical access. Ensures content complexity and tone match the actual target audience.

Lesson 2 • Scope and Content Mapping

Translates objectives into a content outline and defines course boundaries. Prevents scope creep by anchoring every topic to a stated objective.

Lesson 3 • Writing Measurable Learning Objectives

Applies Bloom's Taxonomy to craft action-verb-based objectives at appropriate cognitive levels. Objectives become the blueprint for assessments and content.

Lesson 1 • Writing Effective On-Screen Text

Covers chunking text, using headers, and writing scannable bullet points. Applies directly to slide content, module pages, and interactive screens.

Lesson 2 • Writing Feedback and Instructional Prompts

Teaches how to write corrective, confirmatory, and elaborative feedback for assessments. Ensures learners receive actionable guidance rather than generic responses.

Lesson 3 • Scripting Audio and Video Narration

Guides learners through conversational script writing for voiceover and video. Ensures narration aligns with on-screen visuals without redundancy.

Lesson 4 • Scenario and Story-Based Writing

Introduces narrative structures and character-driven scenarios for contextual learning. Connects storytelling techniques to objective-aligned instructional goals.

Lesson 1 • Core Visual Design Principles

Covers contrast, alignment, repetition, and proximity as applied to instructional screens. Establishes a visual grammar that guides all subsequent design decisions.

Lesson 2 • Slide and Screen Layout Design

Applies design principles to build reusable slide templates and screen layouts. Produces consistent, professional course templates ready for content population.

Lesson 3 • Typography in E-Learning

Teaches font selection, hierarchy, and spacing for digital readability. Connects typographic choices to learner comprehension and professional appearance.

Lesson 4 • Imagery, Icons, and Illustrations

Guides selection and creation of visuals that reinforce instructional content. Addresses licensing, cultural relevance, and visual-text alignment.

Lesson 1 • Audio Recording and Editing

Covers microphone setup, recording environment, and basic audio editing. Produces clean voiceover tracks ready for integration into course modules.

Lesson 2 • Animation and Motion Graphics

Introduces timeline animation, transitions, and simple motion graphics for e-learning. Applies animation purposefully to explain processes and reinforce concepts.

Lesson 3 • Talking-Head and Presenter Video

Guides camera setup, lighting, and on-camera delivery for instructor-led video. Produces professional presenter footage suitable for course integration.

Lesson 4 • Screen Recording and Demonstration Videos

Teaches screen capture planning, recording, and annotation for software demos. Connects demonstration video production to procedural learning objectives.

Lesson 1 • Gamification Elements in Assessments

Introduces points, badges, leaderboards, and progress mechanics to boost engagement. Connects gamification elements to intrinsic motivation without trivialising content.

Lesson 2 • Branching Scenario Construction

Builds decision-tree scenarios with meaningful consequences for learner choices. Applies branching logic to simulate real-world decision-making environments.

Lesson 3 • Types of E-Learning Interactivity

Categorises click-to-reveal, drag-and-drop, simulations, and branching interactions. Matches interaction types to specific learning objectives and cognitive levels.

Lesson 4 • Summative Assessment Design

Teaches construction of valid, reliable final assessments including quizzes and performance tasks. Ensures assessments measure stated objectives rather than trivial recall.

Lesson 1 • Quality Assurance and Course Testing

Establishes a QA checklist covering functionality, media playback, and content accuracy. Catches errors before learner-facing deployment through systematic review.

Lesson 2 • Authoring Tool Landscape

Compares slide-based, responsive, and video-based authoring tool categories. Guides tool selection based on project requirements, budget, and team skills.

Lesson 3 • Importing and Integrating Media Assets

Teaches importing audio, video, and image files into authoring environments. Ensures media assets are optimised and correctly linked within course files.

Lesson 4 • Building Course Structure in Authoring Tools

Covers scene organisation, menu navigation, and module sequencing within authoring tools. Produces a logical, learner-navigable course architecture.

Lesson 1 • Evaluation Frameworks for E-Learning

Introduces Kirkpatrick's four levels and the Phillips ROI model for training evaluation. Connects evaluation planning to the original learning objectives and business goals.

Lesson 2 • Iterative Revision Workflow

Establishes a structured process for prioritising, implementing, and validating course revisions. Ensures updates are evidence-based and do not introduce new errors.

Lesson 3 • Measuring Learning Transfer and Impact

Addresses Level 3 behaviour change and Level 4 business results measurement methods. Connects on-the-job performance data back to course design decisions.

Lesson 4 • Collecting Learner Feedback

Covers survey design, reaction forms, and post-course interviews for Level 1 data. Produces actionable feedback instruments rather than generic satisfaction surveys.