e-Learning

Overview: This microlearning course was commissioned by Nodal Learning Systems in order to demonstrate the value of short courses to the client. There is no learner tracking as it is a stand-alone course.

Solution: I used Articulate Rise which allowed for the quick integration of content, fun interactions and also knowledge checks.

Overview: This course was commissioned by CAAWO with view to it being an introductory course on key pertaining to animal welfare in Africa. The subject matter experts defined the topics and content. At this level there is no need for learner tracking.

Solution: The course was created using Articulate Rise because the authoring software allows for a range of engaging interactions, video interviews, knowledge checks and quality images. Although the subject matter is intense we concentrated on examples of good practice with an encouraging, if simple scenario at the end.

Overview: This three week course was commissioned by Nodal Learning Systems as a sample for clients. The purpose is an office-based skills development course designed to bring about a deeper understanding of interpersonal relationships as thus behaviour change in managing customers. The course itself consists of four modules

Solution: This short course allows for a range of interactive elements and creativity as well as formative assessment in the form of quizzes and a summative assessment exercise. The return on investment will be proven in the participant being able to redo some of the activities in months to come without any reference to the content. I am confident that the learning will have been embedded.

Overview: This six week course was developed as a gratis project for the parents and families of PiNSA, the Primary immunodeficiency Network of South Africa. The purpose was to enable the target audience to better manage the ‘unwelcome guest’ i.e. chronic illness into their homes and assist in normalising a situation to the benefit of all including the ill child. It is therefore an online family intervention focusing on the psychosocial element of dealing with chronic illness.

Solution: The course itself consists of fifteen separate activities and includes relevant resources, quizzes and interactive games. The look and feel is Pop Art in order to have an accessible interface appealing to all age groups. The approach was from the perspective of self as an entity then radiating outward to family, friends, school, the medical field and society in general. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a key component of the course.

Personal experience:

The subject matter is relevant to me personally as I have a chronically ill child, now adult in the family. Many of the activities speak to our direct experience of managing relationships under the circumstances.