LMS Administration
The examples here are from a church staff and volunteer training that was administered through a third-party Learning Management System (LMS). I set up the LMS, created all the training materials and managed users.
This image is interactive.
The Challenge
Existing training was out-of-date, unorganized, and 100% text-based. A large amount of information had to be organized and presented in a manner that worked in an Instructor-Led Training (ILT) environment and an asynchronous online environment. The online version of the training needed to be accessible to learners with varying levels of computer skill.
My Solution
I organized the information into manageable, situation-based modules and created a series of visually stimulating presentations and interactive images followed by active engagement tools. The format works well with both in-person and online environments.
In order to track learners and their progress through the training, the online version was housed in a LMS. This particular LMS features a clean and simple interface, which lends itself to learners who have little experience in online learning. As a no-cost solution, it is also friendly towards tight-budgeted non-profits.
Why This Course Works
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Information is presented in easy-to-process units.
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Interactive elements such as the Thinklink image (above) keep the learner actively engaged.
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Discussion areas help learners process information by sharing their own insights and stories, which is important when dealing with sensitive or unsettling material.
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The LMS allowed supervisors to easily distribute the training and monitor participation.
Authoring Tools
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Haiku Deck (web-based presentation app)
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OpenLearning LMS
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PowerPoint
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Techsmith Snagit (image capture & screen recording)
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Premiere Elements 13
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ThingLink (web-based interactive image/video creation app)