Set Clear Objectives:
Before designing any module, define what the learner should be able to do after completing the training. Having clear learning objectives helps focus the design of the training and measure its effectiveness.
Clearly stated goals also help learners understand the purpose of the training and how it connects to their day-to-day roles, increasing motivation and accountability.
Know Your Audience:
- Are learners new to the content or experienced?
- Are they remote, mobile, office-based, on-the-job
- What devices will they use?
Tailoring the online training experience ensures relevance and improves engagement. Understanding your audience’s learning habits, cultural background, and skill level helps you choose the right tone, examples, and interactivity level to maximize learner connection and retention.
Choose the Right Format:
Based on content complexity, time available, audience preferences:
- Use microlearning when you need short bursts.
- Use branching scenarios when you want behavioral change.
- Use gamification when you want to uplift engagement.
Selecting the right type of elearning example ensures the training fits the context. Matching the instructional method with the learning objective prevents cognitive overload and ensures the training remains practical, engaging, and outcome-driven.
Build Interactivity:
Interactivity helps keep learners engaged and improves retention. Examples include: drag-and-drop, click-to-reveal, branching decisions, quizzes.
One article states, “Examples include labeled graphics, tabs interactions, drag-and-drop activities, click-and-reveals, and much more!” for elearning interactions.
Tips:
- Include knowledge checks throughout.
- Use real-life examples and scenarios.
- Provide branching paths or choices.
- Keep modules visually appealing and responsive.
Interactive elements make learning active rather than passive, helping learners apply concepts, think critically, and stay involved throughout the training experience.
Measure Success & Iterate:
- Track completion, quiz scores, behavior change, application of learning
- Gather feedback from learners about the online training
- Identify what elearning examples worked best and refine others
- Update modules periodically to keep them relevant.
Regularly reviewing data and learner feedback ensures your elearning strategy remains effective, scalable, and aligned with evolving business goals and learner needs.
