Supplemental Resources for Designing E-Learning: E-Learning in Action for Chapter 11

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E-Learning in Action

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Nick and Stephanie have developed each module of an asynchronous online course they are developing for users of new order entry software at an office products retailer. They take the seven modules they have collectively developed to Lois, the instructional designer, and announce that it’s ready to place on the web.

Lois looks at intently them for a minute, then asks, “Have you prepared the title screen and main menu for the entire course?”

“Well, not yet,” Stephanie replies.

“Have you tested all of the modules together to make sure that they work?” Lois adds. Nick shakes his head.

“Have you prepared an edition notice?”

Before Nick or Stephanie could respond, Lois adds, “I’m not going to torture you with questions, but preparing a course for production involves a whole lot more than just finishing up the modules.”

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A couple of days later, Stephanie and Nick proudly walk into Lois’ office around 10 am. They bring with them a thick folder.

“What’s that?” Lois asked.

“Our project file,” Stephanie proudly states. Nick adds that the two of them have spent the last two days preparing their course for final publication. “Although we still have a little work left to do, here’s what we’ve got.”

The two brought in the editor to complete a final copyedit, while the two of them prepared the front and back matter, and completed preparation of graphics. (They had no audio or video sequences to shoot.) Because some of the graphics were from a specialized collection of clip art, they had contacted the clip art publisher for written permission to use the art. The had also made arrangements with the Application Service Provide who was hosting the course to work with them on uploading the course and making sure that it worked and that security was in place. They were even working on a marketing plan for the course.

“I’m impressed,” Lois said.

“Well, thanks,” Stephanie replied. “And thanks for telling us about this. Although the materials were finished when we spoke to you earlier, we knew that the course wasn’t done. Now we know why.”

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