Designing Digitally
08/27/2018
E-learning is a breath of fresh air for learners who are tired of traditional, lengthy, boring classroom learning. The workforce today is too busy multitasking. They cannot afford to spend a chunk of their time tied to the classrooms. This is where e-learning is a savior to teaching and learning. But if the web courses become equally boring, then the entire purpose is lost. We are back to square one.
Here are six innovative ideas that can keep e-learning engaging and the audience hooked to the course.
Gamification is more than just a buzzword in the e-learning space and it is totally worth the investment. Forbes explains gamification in education, as the intersection of learning and fun, because it creates an alternate zone where the course content and learning medium are complemented with game elements of achievements and rewards. This helps create an immersive experience for the user where they learn in a competitive environment without the risks of real-life business threats and consequences. The ‘players’ earn points after completion of course modules, bonus marks for passing quizzes, and badges for helping peers.
Learners lose motivation if they are made to stare at a website that isn’t visually appealing, or if the user interface is too complicated with a maze-like navigation. That’s why visual illustrations that simplify complex concepts are essential. Illustrations that relay the course material in an easy to understand format are much more engaging. It also enhances knowledge retention.
No one can sit through a lecture for more than an hour. It becomes monotonous and affects the knowledge retention capacity of the learners. That’s why breaking down course modules into concise and relevant chunks help learners to digest and retain information. Logical chunks do not overwhelm the learners and keep them motivated.
Real life scenarios that the learners can relate to, are extremely helpful in capturing their attention. Making the scenarios practical and application oriented, guarantees enthusiastic and highly engaged learners. Instead of handing over the solutions of the problems presented in the scenario, encourage them to participate and present their own ideas so that they learn through application.
Everyone is active on social media, so why not use it to encourage interaction and collaboration among learners. Social media forums, collaborative blogs, and libraries are a great way for learners to find resources, help their peers, and learn.
We live in a connected world where information is readily available and no one likes to wait in line to get it. Applying the same concept in e-learning, allows learners to track their performance, their course completion status, quiz, and exam schedules, regular feedback mechanism, status of feedback implementation, and so on. It keeps them engaged and helps them to plug in the gaps in their own learning experience.
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