Elements to Consider in E-Learning Design

There are many points and parameters to consider when creating e-learning. Many past studies and research in this area have revealed the most effective techniques for creating e-learning. In addition, learning management systems (LMSs) are increasingly offering more effective analysis tools. The data extracted from these analysis tools reveals users' behaviors and activities. The success of the training also depends on the activities created around the training modules.

In this article, we will share tips, trends, and points to consider for designing successful e-learning.

Font and Size

It is difficult to focus on something on the internet for a long time. This rule applies to all digital content, and even more so if the content will be viewed on a smartphone. Text is more important than buttons and thumbnails in training. So, the most prominent element in the training should be your main message.

Information Hierarchy

Unlike headlines in newspaper articles, headlines in e-learning do not have to be the largest element on your slide. Important information such as information and questions should be more visible on the slide and larger than side information.

Colors and Contrast

Colors play an important role in reflecting corporate identity and changing the atmosphere of training. Therefore, you should choose colors carefully. You should avoid choosing colors that will make reading difficult and distracting.

Audio and Text

Reading long texts along with the flow of the video and audio is neither effective nor fun. Therefore, you should reduce the text as much as possible and keep the audio in the foreground.

Video and Audio

Facilitating access to information with audio is extremely effective. But to make the best use of audio, you should combine it with video and present it with visual elements. Video provides characters, animated data, and illustrations alongside audio to make complex concepts understandable.

Microlearning

Almost everyone in the e-learning field has been talking about microlearning in recent years, but unfortunately, microlearning is rarely implemented. E-learning modules should be kept short. Each module should be no more than 5 minutes. The user is more successful by progressing module by module with microlearning.

Scenario-Based Learning

It is important to choose examples in training that are based on the professional reality of the users. Therefore, sharing practical cases, documents, or processes through videos will greatly increase the effectiveness of the training. Using scenarios helps the user connect with the topic and keeps them interested.

Social Learning

We are all social beings. Science also says that social interaction has positive effects and that the social learning approach increases retention. Therefore, you should not leave your users alone, and you should encourage discussion through online sessions or various forums for them to be in discussion environments and exchange information.

Activities

You should never convey information to users without them interacting, clicking, moving things, responding, saving training, or guessing things. Since we all know that users will not be happy to stare at the screen for hours, you should make the training interesting by designing activities for this.

Supporting Materials

Just-in-time training, which means having a source of information readily available that can be consulted when needed, also means providing practical and concise information. In other words, there should be a source of information that the user can consult when there is a point related to their job that they cannot resolve.

The Importance of Visuals

Many studies show that illustrations and visuals increase the comprehensibility of information and change the overall perception of training. Visuals reduce excessive cognitive load and increase retention.

Humor

Excessive seriousness is not always good. Adding a little humor to the training increases sensitivity and changes the atmosphere of the training. People are more inclined to discover new concepts, learn better, and memorize more easily when they are happy and positive.

There are many elements to consider in e-learning, some technical and some visual. MediaRubic, which has been providing many different services in the field of e-learning for years, creates user-centered content that takes all these elements into account thanks to its experienced team. You can contact us for details.