My Process
Stages of Development
Stages of Development
While each stage has its distinct responsibilities, I am able to work fluidly between stages to ensure the project remains on schedule. For instance, if the SME provides the content early but is still developing the interactive activities or assessment questions, I can begin storyboarding or even developing the main course content. This flexibility allows me to progress with the project while the SME continues to finalize the assessment components.
While each stage has its distinct responsibilities, I am able to work fluidly between stages to ensure the project remains on schedule. For instance, if the SME provides the content early but is still developing the interactive activities or assessment questions, I can begin storyboarding or even developing the main course content. This flexibility allows me to progress with the project while the SME continues to finalize the assessment components.
Discovery Phase
Discovery Phase
The development process begins with a thorough discovery phase. During this stage, I gather all necessary information to understand the project's scope, objectives, and constraints. This involves:
The development process begins with a thorough discovery phase. During this stage, I gather all necessary information to understand the project's scope, objectives, and constraints. This involves:
- Conducting initial meetings with stakeholders to identify their needs and expectations.
- Performing a needs analysis to determine the learning goals.
- Researching the target audience to adjust the content effectively.
- Reviewing existing materials and resources that could be incorporated into the learning experience.
Planning and Design
Planning and Design
Once the discovery phase is complete, I move on to planning and designing the instructional materials. This phase includes:
Once the discovery phase is complete, I move on to planning and designing the instructional materials. This phase includes:
- Developing a detailed project scope that communicates timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverables based on the initial meeting.
- Creating a storyboard that maps out the course structure, content flow, and functionalisty.
- Collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure accuracy and relevance of the content.
- Designing assessments and evaluations to measure learning outcomes.
Development
Development
In the development phase, the actual creation of the instructional materials takes place. This phase involves:
In the development phase, the actual creation of the instructional materials takes place. This phase involves:
- Using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, and other eLearning software to build the course.
- Incorporating multimedia elements like videos, graphics, and animations to enhance engagement.
- Developing interactive components, including knowledge checks and scenarios, to facilitate active learning.
- Ensuring accessibility and compliance with industry standards (e.g., SCORM, AICC).
Implementation
Implementation
The implementation phase focuses on delivering the developed materials to the learners. Key activities in this phase include:
The implementation phase focuses on delivering the developed materials to the learners. Key activities in this phase include:
- Uploading the course to the Learning Management System (LMS) and configuring settings for tracking and reporting.
- Conducting a pilot test with a small group of learners to identify any issues or areas for improvement.
- Launching the course to the broader audience and providing necessary support and training for facilitators and learners.
- Monitoring learner progress and collecting feedback to inform future updates and enhancements.
Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluation is a critical component of the instructional design process. This phase involves:
Evaluation is a critical component of the instructional design process. This phase involves:
- Analyzing data collected from assessments, learner feedback, and performance metrics.
- Identifying strengths and areas for improvement based on the evaluation results.
- Making necessary revisions to the content and delivery methods to enhance effectiveness.
- Continuously updating the course to keep it relevant and aligned with evolving needs and standards.
Using Asana
Using Asana
I rely on Asana to streamline and manage projects efficiently. It allows for seamless collaboration with team members and SMEs. Its progress tracking and reporting tools help me monitor project status and ensure everything stays on schedule. This use of Asana enhances my ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient workflows and successful outcomes.
I rely on Asana to streamline and manage projects efficiently. It allows for seamless collaboration with team members and SMEs. Its progress tracking and reporting tools help me monitor project status and ensure everything stays on schedule. This use of Asana enhances my ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient workflows and successful outcomes.
Project Setup and Task Organization
Project Setup and Task Organization
When project requests come through Asana, I convert them into project boards for tracking purposes. The setup of tasks can differ depending on the project's demand, but most tasks are organized by the steps in the development process. I have this set up as a template in Asana to increase efficiency when setting up the board:
When project requests come through Asana, I convert them into project boards for tracking purposes. The setup of tasks can differ depending on the project's demand, but most tasks are organized by the steps in the development process. I have this set up as a template in Asana to increase efficiency when setting up the board:
- Discovery:
- Initial meeting
- Meeting notes
- Link to development folder (when necessary)
- Planning:
- Project scope, including timeline and RACI chart
- Storyboarding, including my development task and an approval task for the requestor to mark complete
- Development:
- Each deliverable is a task with subtasks for each step of development (content from requestor, my development, drafts, QC/review)
- Overall development QC/review tasks for internal SME and requestors
- Implementation:
- LMS information
- Distribution plan
- Review plan
Task Management and Collaboration
Task Management and Collaboration
Tasks are assigned during the initial meeting based on deliverables and deadlines, which are discussed and set during this meeting, using the RACI chart. Columns are added to the project board to organize tasks by priority, development stage, deliverable type, and a timer category to track development time.
Tasks are assigned during the initial meeting based on deliverables and deadlines, which are discussed and set during this meeting, using the RACI chart. Columns are added to the project board to organize tasks by priority, development stage, deliverable type, and a timer category to track development time.
Most team members use Asana, so I tag collaborators in comments and set due dates for them. While we use Asana for internal communication, we also communicate outside of Asana when necessary. Each stage of development requires approval from SMEs and requestors, who are assigned specific approval tasks.
Most team members use Asana, so I tag collaborators in comments and set due dates for them. While we use Asana for internal communication, we also communicate outside of Asana when necessary. Each stage of development requires approval from SMEs and requestors, who are assigned specific approval tasks.
Tracking Progress
Tracking Progress
To track development, I use columns indicating the developmental stages: not started, in progress, internal review, external review, complete, on hold, and cancelled. The project board can also reflect the overall project status, such as in progress, on track, on hold, or complete.
To track development, I use columns indicating the developmental stages: not started, in progress, internal review, external review, complete, on hold, and cancelled. The project board can also reflect the overall project status, such as in progress, on track, on hold, or complete.
By utilizing Asana for project setup, task management, collaboration, and progress tracking, I ensure a streamlined and efficient process for instructional design projects. This approach allows for clear communication, organized workflows, and effective monitoring of project stages.
By utilizing Asana for project setup, task management, collaboration, and progress tracking, I ensure a streamlined and efficient process for instructional design projects. This approach allows for clear communication, organized workflows, and effective monitoring of project stages.