8 Steps for an Effective Storyboard By Cristina Rodriguez

Introduction1.

Understand the Course

Goal

2. Gather and Map Content

3. Define Learning

Objectives

4. Create Assessment

Criteria

5. Pick a Design Model/Method

6. Choose Design

Elements

7. Select an Authoring

Tool

8. Use a Storyboard Template

E-learning storyboard Key points

Documentation

Communication Tool

Purposeful Learning Experience

E-learning storyboard Key points

Documentation

Course Material

Structure

Interactivity

Functionality

E-learning storyboard Key points

Communication Tool

Client

SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Instructional Designer

Developer

How can you

know?

E-learning storyboard Key points

Purposeful Learning Experience

Benefits

Clearly define reference for

everyone involved

Efficient way to develop an e-

learning course

Define the best learning model for

your audience

1

2

3

STEP 1 Understand the Course Goal

Why are we creating this

course?

What outcome do we want?

STEP 2 Gather and Map Content

Analyze Needs

Identify Required Knowledge

Identify Constraints

STEP 2 Gather and Map Content

Old PowerPoint Presentations

Facilitator Guides

Old Documentation

Outdated Video Trainings

Guided Tours From The SME

STEP 2 Gather and Map Content

Reviewing the software application

Review Internet or company website

Tour the Intranet

Check out the Social Media

STEP 2 Gather and Map Content

What?

Why?

How?

Personal Experiences?

Who is your audience?

What are their needs?

Are there pre-requisite?

Is there a learning curve?

Are there usability constraints?

STEP 3 Define Learning Objectives

Our objectives in this course are…

Understand the advantages that come from diversity.

Adopt the 4 Paradigms of the Diversity Advantage.

Achieve higher levels of collaboration in your workplace.

What you are about to learn….

• Identifing the purpose of the ReStore.Acknowledge ReStore’s role in Habitat’s mission.

• Determine the Five P’s in your affiliate store.

• Develop Super Agent Restore Skills.

At the end of this module, you will be able to :

• Identify the steps to demonstrate leadership.

• Define the roles and responsibilities of the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Lead Engineer.

• Recognize the characteristics of a successful project.

• Determine the qualities of a effective lead engineer.

Upon completion of this continuing education self-study module, the learner is expected to demonstrate enhanced understanding of Laws & Rules of the Board of Nursing. Enhanced understanding will be measured by satisfaction of the following objectives: • Describe the legislative purpose for the Nurse Practice Act.• Verbalize specific laws and rules related to the practice of nursing

and nursing assisting.• Identify the pertinent levels of nursing practice in the State and

the general scope of practice of each.• Discuss the general requirements for continuing licensure in the

State.• Differentiate between ethical and legal practice.• Discuss the process for discipline related to nursing practice.• Create a professional plan for career maintenance and

development within the limits of the law.

Check out these

objective samples.

STEP 4 Create Assessment Criteria

STEP 4 Create Assessment Criteria

Question Format Examples:

True or False Multiple Choice Drag n Drop Fill in the Blank Hotspots

STEP 5 Pick a Design Model/Method

What is a design model that you have used?

Tripp & Bichelmeyer’s

Rapid Prototyping 

Gagne’s 9 Principles

The Action Mapping Process

Knirk and GustafsonSamADDIE

Images

Videos

Interaction

Quizzes

STEP 6 Choose Design Elements

Is there content already built and can it

be reused?

STEP 6 Choose Design Elements

Manufacture Training

• Videos with quiz questions

Customer Service Training

• Case scenarios and knowledge check interaction

Risk Assessment Training

• Multiple choices branching questions with feedback

STEP 7 Select an Authoring Tool

Is anyone using an authoring tool they like?

CalroLectoraAdobe

Captivate 8

Articulate Studio ‘13

Articulate Storyboard

The Final Step!

STEP 8 Use a Storyboard Template

Screenshot of theE-Learning Brothers storyboard template

1. Understand the Course

Goal

2. Gather and Map Content

3. Define Learning

Objectives

4. Create Assessment

Criteria

5. Pick a Design Model/Method

6. Choose Design

Elements

7. Select an Authoring

Tool

eLearning Brothers Storyboard Course Type:

Audience:

Projected Hours:

SME’s:

Project Manager:

Assigned Developer:

Course Title:

Project Information

Global Course Information

Fonts:

Color Scheme:

Client Requests:

Style Guide Available:

Authoring Technology:

Technical Specifications:

Target Browsers:

Additional Notes:

Will the Training be viewed on a mobile platform:

Are there any attached Documents in the course?:

Course Design Information

Text Here

Text Here

Text Here

Text Here - Location of Style Guide

Text Here (e.g. LMS used, SCORM Standard, Will the course be scored or tracked)

Text Here (e.g. IE8, Firefox, etc…)

Text Here (e.g. Storyline, Captivate, Lectora)

Text Here

Text Here (e.g. Android, iOS)

Text Here

Revision History

Date Version Created/Revised By Suggestions/Comments

Course Map (Outline)

Enabling Objectives - Content – Design Strategy

Objective Topic Content Instructional Strategy

Course Map – Logic Flow

Course Instructional Goal:Enter goal here

1

Enter Objective here

2

Enter Objective here

3

Enter Objective here

4

Enter Objective here

1.1

Enter Sub-Objective here

1.2

Enter Sub-Objective here

1.3

Enter Sub-Objective here

2.1

Enter Sub-Objective here

2.2

Enter Sub-Objective here

2.3

Enter Sub-Objective here

3.1

Enter Sub-Objective here

3.2

Enter Sub-Objective here

3.3

Enter Sub-Objective here

4.1

Enter Sub-Objective here

4.2

Enter Sub-Objective here

4.3

Enter Sub-Objective here

Engaging Elements

Element Description Visual Example

Table of Contents

Slide Number Slide Name Slide Branching Notes

Course Branching

Slide Title: Course Introduction

Stage Area

Have an awesome experience while you build your e-learning storyboards!

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