Rapid eLearning
and the 4 Rs
What Is Rapid eLearning?
Learner-centric eLearning solutions for speed
and scale.
Rapid eLearning courses need to be based on
performance-based learning objectives.
Rapid eLearning:
▪ Follows robust instructional design, cutting
down the bells and whistles
▪ Leverages authoring tools and templates to
offer standardization
▪ Helps rollout courses which are multi-device,
multi-browser compatible
▪ Makes translations of online courses quick
and easy
Rapid eLearning is the best way to achieve scale and speed in
corporate training – with quality, without compromising on creativity.
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How Does Rapid eLearning Do ALL This?
The 4 Rs of rapid eLearning offer solutions for all training needs.
REDESIGN ILT to
Online Learning
RECORD to
Save SME Time
REBUILD as
Microlearning
REPUBLISH for
Mobile Compatibility
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REDESIGN ILT to Online Learning
With the Redesign strategy of rapid eLearning, classroom training material
can be used to get started with a wide range of online learning formats.
Classroom Training Material
Virtual Instructor- eLearning Courses Performance Blended Learning
led Training (VILT) Support Job-aids
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REDESIGN ILT to Online Learning
What VILT is and Isn’t
VILT is classroom training conducted via video conferencing software. It is
a synchronous online training format that offers learners the benefits of the
human interaction of a brick-n-mortar classroom without the associated
costs and logistic headaches.
VILT isn’t a webinar or conducting an ILT using a conferencing facility.
Materials Needed for VILT
1. An introductory ‘Getting Started Webinar’ with hands on practice
2. Facilitator PPTs
3. Facilitator Guides (Word Docs) – with content and information on how to
use the platform
4. Participant materials
5. Reference materials for activities/post work/next steps
Collaboration Activities
Chat Polls Annotations
Breakout
Worksheets Whiteboards
Rooms
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REDESIGN ILT to Online Learning
eLearning – Curriculums or Standalone
eLearning courses can be configured as:
▪ Standalone courses
▪ Curriculum of modules
Standalone eLearning courses
▪ Self-paced, typically between 30 to 45 minutes
▪ Cover 1 topic comprehensively
▪ Can be designed with various instructional approaches
eLearning Curriculums
▪ Can be configured as a set of small, interrelated modules or standalone
modules that can be assembled
▪ Usually, sequential where one module leads to the next
▪ Completing the curriculum leads to mastery in the topic
▪ Standardization possible across the curriculum
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REDESIGN ILT to Online Learning
Performance Support
Classroom training material yields good material to develop job-aids that
help learners recollect and apply knowledge at their moments of need.
Sources for Performance Support
▪ Questions posed at the end of classroom sessions or webinars
▪ Content types such principles (dos and don’ts), processes (steps), facts
▪ Success tips/best practices followed by experts
Preferred Formats for Performance Support Tools
How-to Videos Infographics
PDFs and eBooks Online FAQs
Comparison Charts
For performance support tools to be effective, make them micro
in size and mobile in their accessibility and host on your LMS.
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RECORD to Save SME Time
Working Efficiently with SMEs – The Process
Goal: To reduce SME time using rapid eLearning development
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) creates STEP
a 'quick and dirty’ PowerPoint deck.
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STEP SME adds his voice to the 'quick and
dirty’ PPT using their smartphone.
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The eLearning development partner
enhances the deck by applying new-age
STEP
designs and streamlines the narration script. 3
STEP SME reviews the script and the
4 PPT slide deck.
The eLearning partner STEP
produces the learning asset. 5
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REBUILD as Microlearning
Lengthy eLearning courses can be reconfigured as microlearning assets
with the Rebuild strategy.
Microlearning is a flexible learning approach that can be used in a variety of
ways to enhance individual and organizational performance.
Micro = Small and focused
Acquisition of new knowledge,
Learning = skills, and abilities
Performance = Generating desired results
Microlearning Assets
Animations eBooks Games GIFs Quizzes Videos
Case Digital Infographics Mobile Interactive Concept and
Scenarios Flashcards Apps Resources Process Maps
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REPUBLISH for Mobile Compatibility
Legacy Courses
Legacy courses can be those developed in:
▪ Software now obsolete such as Flash
▪ Older versions of authoring tools (such as Storyline 2, Captivate 11)
These can be republished to newer versions of authoring tools to make them
mobile-compatible and extend their utility.
Hidden Opportunities
When republishing legacy courses, you can:
▪ Update content and branding
▪ Update interactivities, assessments
▪ Reconfigure content as job-aids
▪ Make them translation-friendly
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A Recap
The 4 Rs of Rapid eLearning
REDESIGN ILT to
Online Learning
RECORD to
Save SME Time
REBUILD as
Microlearning
REPUBLISH for
Mobile Compatibility
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About Us
CommLab India is the most sought-after global leader for its rapid
eLearning solutions. It has been ranked first among top providers of Rapid
eLearning and Blended Learning Solutions by eLearning Industry.
With our formidable authoring tools expertise and decades of experience
in corporate training and instructional design, we offer rapid eLearning
solutions for speed, scale, and value…with any authoring tool!
What we do:
▪ Convert ILT material into instructionally sound, visually appealing,
engaging eLearning curriculums, virtual sessions, and other digital
learning formats.
▪ Convert legacy courses developed in Flash or any other authoring tool
to HTML5, even without the source files.
▪ Translate English eLearning courses into 35 international languages –
both text and audio.
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