Artificial Intelligence, chat GPT, virtual reality… are only a couple of examples on the top of the list of technological solutions trending this year in e-learning. And all these emerging instructional design trends like nano- and bite learning, interactive fiction or adaptative learning show how fast e-learning evolves.
Have you heard about it? On top of this, everyone talks about Neuroscience. Let’s take a deep breath now. It seems like creating e-learning training these days has become a science in itself, right?
The good news is you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to launch an e-learning project! You just need to be well prepared for the kick-off. And to help you get there, we drafted a list of 5 common mistakes you can easily avoid and save up time, energy and money. Let’s get to it:
Not knowing your playground
Start by taking enough time to understand how e-learning works and how to build a clear project framework. Don’t get intimidated by the richness of technical solutions and learning trends. The key step here is to understand which direction your project should take and which learning solution can bring you the most benefits (satisfying return on investment, high user satisfaction, closing the skills gap, etc). Not sure how to make the right choice? Get in touch with our team of e-learning specialists who will guide you and help you find the right solution.
Lack of clear objectives
Has it ever happened to you to follow a training course during which you learnt many new things, but you were unable to apply them in real life once the training was over? You definitely don’t want your learners to experience that. The solution here is simple: put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself: what exactly should this training help me understand? What should I be able to do at the end of it? What could possibly help me remember what I learnt? The answers will guide you.
Letting technology take over methodology
The secret of successful training is… a right scenario. No matter how powerful and up to date technology you use, your training will never work if the scenario isn’t solid. So before you pick a tool to produce your training with, think about the story you want tell your learners. How can you capture their attention? How do you want them to engage with your content? Which approach can help them progress? The answers will guide you to the right tool. Want to learn how to create an impactful scenario? Check out our next online sessions.
Ignoring how Neuroscience can help us build training that works
Have you ever wondered why training interactions and animations are so important in our learning process? Or why does the use of certain colors or sounds help us remember the content we learn? There are simple mechanisms we can activate in our brain to learn faster. And we can transform learning into an enjoyable and surprising experience. How? By triggering positive emotions. Want to learn how to do it? Join LYADIS Academy. Subscription is free.
Forgetting that marketing can be used to entice learners
A successful product launch is always preceded by an impactful marketing action. And this rule also applies to e-learning projects even if your aim isn’t necessary to sell the content (but rather to simply get people onboard). So no need to invest millions to let learners know the benefits your new training will bring them. To attract their attention, you can tease them before the training starts, shedding light, for example, on its new format, graphic design, fun challenges, simplicity, innovative site. Marketing technics can be extremely useful to get learners onboard when it comes to less popular training topics, such as: compliance, RGPD, … How to do it? Check out the examples here !
No matter if you have already started your project or you are planning to kick off one soon, this valuable insight should help you stay on the right track. Investing a little bit of time at the beginning of your project to set it up right will quickly pay off. You will be able to focus more on the creative process and unwind your imagination. To optimize your time and budget, especially if you’re a beginner, don’t hesitate to contact experienced professionals. Our team will be happy to help!
