Give boring content a makeover:

With most people having a fast connection to the Internet, why do eLearning course developers still deliver simple click-n-read Powerpoint Presentations? Come on!! Let's see some videos, animations, scenarios, simulations, live video chats, etc. Use your creativity! You'll reap rewards if you keep the eLearning modules or sections as short as possible (three minutes or less)

 

1. Go beyond facts

Do not just put words on a screen. You need to change how the learner thinks and acts rather than just spill facts. Learners get easily bored when you bombard them with numbers, heavy paragraphs, and too much factual information. Avoid this by getting more creative and experimental. Start by transforming those unnecessary bullet lists into interactions. Or you can even stick with the facts but weave a story around them. Even a simple approach like this is more engaging than plain text.

 

2. Experiment with different formats

People learn in different ways. Some do just fine reading content and can learn everything that way. But for those who may be more visual learners, including visual content that will help you illustrate points is a huge benefit to your content. When a boring topic is tough to follow, visuals make it easier to grasp.

Also, success stories, real-life examples, and video case studies are other types of content assets that are not only easy to absorb but also a lot more personal than the typical content. With video or audio especially, you can put a face or a voice to the content and if done right the conversational, informal style can be easy for learners to relate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image courtesy of Vicki Dunnam