{"id":312,"date":"2021-12-01T10:52:35","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T17:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0221\/?p=312"},"modified":"2021-12-01T13:07:27","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T20:07:27","slug":"my-instructional-tools-and-superpowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0221\/my-instructional-tools-and-superpowers\/","title":{"rendered":"My Instructional Tools and Superpowers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>This blog post was exciting and interesting because it caused me to think hard about the tools that I frequently use in my role as a learning advisor and freelance instructional designer.<\/p>\n

I am constantly designing for a wide range of audiences, from C-suite leaders, to field or ground level employees. Below is a list of the physical tools that I use, and the arenas in which I use them.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Articulate 360 \u2013 This is a rapid authoring tool used to build e-learning programs ranging from simple (little interaction) to complex (requiring wide ranging interactions and advanced interactivity). This tool has the ability to produce cloud based responsive learning programs (Articulate Rise), and SCORM (shareable content object reference model) material that can be published in a Learning Management System (LMS) for tracking and compliance. This is a program I utilize weekly.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adobe Captivate \u2013 Also a rapid authoring tool, it functions similarly to that of Articulate Storyline however lacks any cloud publishing capabilities. This program also requires a significantly larger investment of time to learn and is what I affectionately refer to as \u201cbuggy\u201d. Since Articulate\u2019s improvements in the last three years, I use Adobe Captivate seldom.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0VYOND \u2013 VYOND is an animated authoring tool in which designers can create animated shorts or whiteboard graphics without requiring significant training or an investment of time to learn. I find VYOND particularly helpful for training process or change management, and, for use with a wide range of audiences. It requires little technical skills from the end user and can circumvent some issues in regard to language barriers or low literacy and comprehension from the audience. I use VYOND to create workplace learning aids that are often used to supplement more formal materials.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adobe Creative Cloud \u2013 These programs are used to edit copy, video, audio, or to create materials. It is comprised of InDesign, Character Creator, Animator, and Adobe Premiere. I use these programs primarily to edit material that has already been created. More for a graphic design professional, these require significant investment of time and energy to learn, both of which are in short supply in my world. Typically, I would use these programs just to edit in-person video that has been shot organizationally, such as leader interviews or field based work-safe examples.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Microsoft Suites \u2013 Some of our work is still done in a traditional pen and ledger sense, using word-based facilitator guides and PowerPoint presentations. I use these to create materials that are deemed unsuitable to be developed or delivered remotely or via eLearning.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Video and Audio \u2013 I use camera recording to shoot in person explainer videos or interviews. These are typically used to accompany more formal learning materials (such as a module or performance support guide), or, when leadership has chosen a more personal method of address, such as an interview to explain organizational change, procedural roll-out, or other material not suitable for alternative forms of electronic delivery.<\/p>\n

Regarding my superpowers as a designer, I have narrowed it down to my humility and curiosity, and my adventurous spirit and experimental mind.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Humility \u2013 I often design or support learning initiatives of which I am not an expert. By approaching stakeholders or business leaders without preconceived ideals of what a program should look like, I am able to better get a full picture of their performance objectives and the barriers currently in place.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Curiosity \u2013 I tell my stakeholder clients that my favorite phrase is \u201cbut why\u201d, and often find the answer is \u201cbecause we have always done it that way\u201d. I use this curiosity to work with stakeholders to develop new approaches to long formed performance issues and help them to look at situations less conventionally.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adventurous Spirit and Experimental Mind – These two \u2018superpowers\u2019 tie in to the above two and culminates in a willingness to try new instructional approaches, methods of assessment, or learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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