Often a glimmer of an idea initiates a discussion which leads to a request for the development of a training program. The process of developing a program is a combination of art and science. The instructional designer utilises their ability to systematically produce a creative document that allows them to facilitate a dynamic learning experience. When the process is complete; the designer looks back and checks to see that all parts of the “science” have been taken into account. Then the entire process is woven creatively as if it occurred in a systematic fashion. This fundamental workshop will provide you with a proven step-by-step process to design such a workbook in one day.
Action Plan
To make the target audience’s experience more interesting and lively
To gain tips the professionals use to add value to the workbook
To build experiential learning activities into your program
To build creative breaks and challenges into the day
To manage the course design process to avoid last minute crises
To avail of time saving strategies when sorting through information
To utilise the internet when searching for content
To increase the speed and effectiveness of learning
To tap into resources, methods, materials, and designs
To reflect the requirements expressed by the ‘client’
Training Areas
Principles of learning
Proven principles of adult learning
Meeting individual needs
How to accommodate individual learning styles
How much content to cover in a typical day
Creating modular formats that fi t with the audience
How much practice to build into a lesson
Preventing boredom
Process, needs and roles
Differentiate between learning theory, instructional theory, and design plans
Identify the elements of the instructional design process
Define the role of the instructional designer
Task and content analysis
Break task down into separate steps
Identify appropriate content for learning
Pitch content appropriately at level of learners
Designing the workbook and visuals
Determine the best sequence for the content
Sequence content to improve the learner’s understanding of the material
Teach a fact, concept, rule, procedure, interpersonal skill and/or attitude
Present the content in a way so that each learner will master the objectives
Implement instructional strategies
Use text and pictures within the content
Computer coaching, internet searching, and tips for practical shortcuts
The last 30 minute makeover
Setting aside the last 30 minutes for the makeover
Last tips to add value to the workbook
Letting go – Even Rembrandt had to finish
Preventing those continuous improvements from delaying the project
Benchmarking and providing evidence of the quality of the design
Did the design meet the training needs
What improvements could be made
How to separate lone remarks from statistically signifi cant feedback
Construct instruments to test knowledge, skills, behaviours, and attitudes
If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Melinda Kavanagh – Marketing Manager 1300 323 752 Email: mkavanagh@preftrain.com or visit our website today.
