Summary of How to Create an eLearning Development Timeline

Main Ideas and Concepts

• Importance of a Project Timeline:

  A project timeline is essential for managing e-learning projects effectively. It ensures that all contributors understand their roles, responsibilities, and deadlines, helping to prevent project delays and failures.

• Benefits of a Project Timeline:
  • Defines project completion dates and the readiness of the e-learning course for implementation.
  • Establishes accountability among stakeholders and subject matter experts regarding their deliverables.
  • Provides a comprehensive view of the project scope, allowing contributors to see all necessary tasks.
• Components of a Project Timeline:
  • Should include:
  • Milestones or deliverables.
  • Assignment of responsibilities for each milestone.
  • Expected completion dates for each milestone.

Methodology for Creating a Project Timeline

• Step 1: Planning Tasks:
  • List tasks related to project planning.
  • Include tasks such as:
    • Kickoff meeting.
    • Needs analysis.
    • Drafting and reviewing the design document.
• Step 2: Storyboard Development:
  • Document tasks associated with drafting the storyboard.
  • Include:
    • Writing the first draft.
    • Stakeholder reviews of each draft.
    • Time for making necessary edits.
• Step 3: Course Development:
  • List tasks related to course development.
  • Include:
    • Creation and review of the course prototype.
    • Review and approval of the fully developed course.
    • Quality assurance checks.
• Step 4: Course Implementation:
  • Document tasks related to implementing the e-learning course.
  • Include:
    • Publishing to the LMS.
    • Communicating with learners.
    • Any other relevant tasks.
• Step 5: Review and Finalize:

  Ensure that all tasks, owners, and due dates are documented for a comprehensive view of the project.

Tools for Creating a Timeline

• Various formats and tools can be used for creating a project timeline, including:
  • Project management software (e.g., Asana, Microsoft Project, Trello).
  • Standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).
• A timeline template is available for download (link provided in the video description).

Speaker

• Tim Slade: Presenter from the e-learning designers academy.

Call to Action

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