E-learning Instructional Design Guidelines - Human Factors ...

HFIDTC/WP2.1.5/2
Version 2/ 30 April 2006
• The student is provided with contact information to:
o obtain technical help during the course, or to report technical problems
o contact the course facilitator, or tutor to report problems or submit queries
with the instructional content of the course
• Minimum hardware specifications are stated, to include optimal screen resolution
and colour depth, required and optional peripherals (e.g. speakers/headphones)
and bandwidth.
• Required software components such as browser version and potentially nonstandard
plug-ins required (such as Acrobat Reader, Flash Player, Media players).
8.2.2 Course Introduction
• A technical check is made of user settings and hardware/software specification,
where these are not suitable for course playback the user is informed of the
problem and suitable remedial action recommended.
• The overall goal and purpose of the course is stated.
• The intended target audience for the course is stated.
• The performance outcome for a successful completion of the course is stated.
• Course pre-requisites are stated.
• The course assessment strategy is stated, which includes details as to:
o formative and summative testing
o storage and use of results
o remediation strategy
o course failure policy
o tutorial support policy
• Required materials to accompany the e-learning are stated (this could include
training performance aids, books or documents, calculators or other tools).
• If audio is used - a statement as to whether all of the course content is presented
through text (transcript button or similar) is given.
• An outline of the course is given to include:
o Structure of the course, including the breakdown of the amount of time to
complete (including the breakdown of offline study periods if applicable)
o How this course will benefit them
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