How in the world did you build that?
As an eLearning Developer, I often find myself faced with the challenge of creating polished e-learning projects without knowing how to bring them to life. This is a common struggle for many new course designers who may feel overwhelmed by advanced tasks. That’s why a recent blog post on the Articulate e-Learning Heroes website caught my attention, offering a step-by-step guide on how to build e-learning games.
For this specific challenge, the post suggests breaking down the development process over four weeks, focusing on the concept and storyboard in the first week. This linear approach allows creators to delve deeper into each development step, providing a clearer understanding of the project’s evolution.
While experienced designers may prefer a more iterative approach, following a progressive method can help beginners grasp the intricate details of creating engaging interactions. By slowing down and visualizing each stage, new users can better comprehend how to structure and design their projects effectively.
Week 1: The Concept & Visual Storyboard
During the initial week, participants are encouraged to brainstorm and outline their game show theme or concept. By creating wireframes, flowcharts, or visual storyboards, developers can map out the game’s flow and design elements intentionally before moving on to the next phase.
The four-week schedule comprises:
- Week 1: Concept & Storyboarding
- Week 2: Design & Prototyping
- Week 3: Production & Development
- Week 4: Final Testing & Project Submission
🏆 Challenge of the Week
This week’s challenge tasks participants with developing an e-learning game show concept and presenting a non-interactive storyboard or flowchart showcasing the game’s mechanics and visual elements. Whether creating a new project or dissecting an existing one over the four weeks, this exercise aims to illuminate the project’s development process for all participants.
✨ Share Your E-Learning Work
Participants are encouraged to share their work by linking their examples and blog posts in the comments section, forums, personal blogs, or on social media using the hashtag #ELHChallenge. This collaborative approach allows creators to showcase their creativity and learn from each other’s projects.
🙌 Last Week’s Challenge:
Before diving into the current challenge, it’s beneficial to explore examples from previous challenges to gain insights into what e-learning designers do. By studying past projects, creators can enhance their skills and understanding of the industry.
👋 New to the E-Learning Challenges?
If you’re new to the e-learning challenges, these weekly tasks serve as ongoing opportunities to learn, share, and enhance your e-learning portfolio. You can participate in past challenges at any time and contribute to the growing community of e-learning professionals.
📆 Upcoming Challenges
- Challenge #471 (07.26): Week 2: Design & Prototyping
- Challenge #472 (08.02): Week 3: Production & Development
- Challenge #473 (08.09): Week 4: Final Testing & Project Submission
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