Making learning materials (slow)
Developing interactive multimedia learning content
Although there is a growing range of flexible options for designing and delivering web-based training solutions (see the Sample designs on this site), most forms of e-learning still require access to high-quality multimedia content (or ‘courseware’). If relevant learning materials are not available or customisable, new content needs to be developed.
Teams and processes
With the specialist analysis, design, production and technical skills required, developing quality e-learning resources is a relatively expensive and time-consuming process. A business case should be prepared to justify the investment, guide design choices and underpin evaluation.
Development requires a team approach and sound project management techniques to control quality, contain costs and meet production deadlines. There are models and guides available for these processes.
Materials for blended e-learning
Traditional e-learning materials were prepared for self-paced individual learning using a learning management system (LMS).
With the growing popularity of facilitated and blended e-learning approaches, more flexible and modular e-learning content has evolved to support teachers and trainers to design and deliver their own learning sequences using content management systems (CMS) and collaborative tools.
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s Flexible Learning Toolboxes are exemplars of this approach.
