Summary of Why You Should Start with an eLearning Storyboard

Main Ideas and Concepts

Definition of a Storyboard
- A Storyboard is a written document that outlines the content of an e-learning course slide by slide or screen by screen.
- It focuses solely on course content without incorporating visuals or design elements.
Importance of Storyboarding
- Storyboarding is crucial for the success of an e-learning project as it serves as a blueprint for course development.
- It helps prevent major changes during the development process, which can be time-consuming and costly.
Comparison with rapid prototyping
- There is a debate between using storyboards versus jumping straight into rapid prototyping.
- The speaker prefers storyboarding as it allows for clearer communication with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Benefits of Starting with a Storyboard
- Provides a clear outline of course content for stakeholders to review before development begins.
- Allows SMEs to focus on the accuracy of the content without being distracted by design elements.
- Reduces the risk of significant changes during development, which can lead to wasted time and resources.
Process of Using a Storyboard
- Create a written Storyboard and deliver it to SMEs for review.
- Encourage SMEs to concentrate on content accuracy and alignment with learning objectives.
- Avoid visuals in the initial Storyboard to keep the focus on content.

Steps to Create and Use a Storyboard
1. Draft a Written Storyboard
  - Outline the course content slide by slide.
  - Exclude visuals or design elements in the initial draft.
2. Review with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  - Share the Storyboard with SMEs for feedback.
  - Ask them to focus solely on the content's accuracy and relevance to learning objectives.
3. Revise Based on Feedback
  - Make necessary adjustments to the Storyboard based on SME input.
4. Proceed to Development
  - Once the Storyboard is finalized, begin the e-learning course development process.

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