How to Always Test Your E-Learning Program Before Roll-out

You would think that eLearning designers would always test their programs before rolling them out to the target audience. But they don’t.

They may have been pressured by leadership to deliver classes on a tight schedule or they may believe that their program is already airtight. But testing should always be part of the development…not only can it save costly adjustments later but it can also ensure the learning is as effective as possible.

Instructional design consulting firms recommend making your online courses simple enough for your kids by:

• Validating the intended outcomes, approach and content with a select group of learners focused on the critical skills, behaviors and knowledge needed on the job
• Testing the design for user feedback regarding ease of use
• Checking that the design affords sufficient learner motivation—principles that encourage step-by-step learning and on-the-job application

By testing as you design the program and adjusting approach and content as appropriate, you can feel confident that your e-learning roll-out is motivating and targeted to the learners who actually need it.