If your company has already invested in training development, you may have been asked to repurpose those materials for other initiatives, such as creating more online self-paced learning opportunities. Adapting existing content for digital delivery requires a distinct method compared to designing new materials. Let’s look at how to approach this.
As you are starting with completed materials, the key task is content restructuring. Lengthy presentations and lectures may work in face-to-face training but can lead to disengagement in an online environment. The solution is to break down those dense materials into concise, digestible lessons that cater to self-paced learning.
Content restructuring isn't just about chopping up your material into smaller bits. It's also about reorganizing and enhancing your content to make the most of the online learning environment. This process involves replacing elements typically provided by a facilitator in live training, such as guidance and feedback. Think about reordering topics to create a logical flow, adding interactive elements to keep learners engaged and provide feedback, and using multimedia resources to help them grasp the concepts more easily.
A defining feature of online learning is that it lets learners set their own pace. So, when restructuring content, it's important to keep this in mind and design modules that cater to different learning pathways. By providing user-friendly navigation and interfaces, you enable learners to explore the content independently, which boosts their sense of ownership and responsibility for their learning success.
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