Development Process
Phase 1 - Project Scope
- Email the Online Learning Team to schedule an initial consultation; The County Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will meet with the Instructional Designers (IDs) to discuss the request, requirements, and plan for developing the online content; The IDs will be available to assist with questions throughout the entire project.
- Link(s):
E-Learning Course/Content Development Agreement - Link
Online Course Development Process Visual - Link
Phase 2 - Pre-Development
- SME(s) will prepare and gather resources (i.e., PowerPoint, script, images, video, links, etc.); IDs are available to consult with the SMEs (i.e., answer questions, help with brainstorming storyboarding efforts, make decisions on authoring tool, review the final script and PowerPoint/content, decide who will record audio, etc.); IDs will create and send the SMEs a project timeline to guide the remaining processes; the final version of the resources are required before advancing to the development phase; the Lead SME is required to sign an approval in order to move forward to the next step.
- Link(s):
- Process for Course Development - Link
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Phase 3 - Development
- The IDs will do any combination of the following to create the content: record or edit the audio; create Closed Captions; add assets (i.e., pictures, music, video, etc.), design interactions/quizzing functions; communicate with SME(s) during the process, etc.; This phase will include a communication plan where SMEs will be required to develop and implement an announcement to their audience/staff regarding the anticipated content launch date.
- Link(s):
TechSmith Camtasia - Link
Articualte 360 Storyline & Rise - Link
Adobe Captivate - Link
Phase 4 - Review
- The SMEs will review the content and provide feedback and suggestions for minor changes, not to include changes/additions to design or script; the IDs will then do final minor edits if needed. After review, the Department Head or Designee is required to sign an approval in order to move forward to the next step.
- Link(s):
- Phase 4 - Review Process - Link
- LMS Content Set Up Questions and Process - Link
- (Note: During this phase, we will be scheduling a LMS Set Up Meeting to prepare for the launch.)
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Phase 5 - LMS Stage
- IDs will upload the content into the Learning Management System (LMS) Stage environment and test the content in multiple browsers for functionality. Stage testing may require revisions to the content settings, followed by further testing.
Phase 6 - LMS Production
Phase 7 - Maintenance