Understanding eLearning Development

(updated 16 March 2023)

eLearning includes Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT) and Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS). It is important in the business world for providing training of a company’s personnel and customers, as well as a means for students and consumers to learn various subject matters on their own. Organizations using eLearning can become leaders in their fields.

There is a need for people who can effectively develop eLearning, CBT, WBT and EPSS material. Your knowledge and skills in this area can help advance your career or improve your business.

The purpose of these online lessons is to give you a start at improving your eLearning development skills. Before you begin, it is a good idea to go through Succeed in Training or Succeed in Education, since eLearning is a subset of those topics.

e-Learning Contents

Introduction Improving Business with eLearning Developing eLearning Material

Resources Survey results

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Introduction

Purpose of eLearning Lessons

What is eLearning?

Blended Learning

Improving Business with e-Learning

When a Company Should Consider Using e-Learning

e-Learning, CBT and WBT are Effective Training Solutions

Return-on-Investment from e-Learning

Developing e-Learning Material

Initial Considerations Before Designing

Development Steps

Authoring Tools

Using Multiple Choice

CBT Delivery Media

Satisfying Users

Combating Boredom

Study Some Examples

Developing WBT

Converting CBT into WBT

Authoring Web Based Training

Web Based Training Using JavaScript

WBT Using JavaScript Alert Buttons

Graded Test Using JavaScript

The Role of Technical Writers in Developing eLearning

Resources

e-Learning Resources

Online WBT Courses

Succeed in Training

Succeed in Education

Succeed in Technical Writing

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Survey results

See results of survey questions