1. Development
1.1. Navigational Structures
1.1.1. Graphic Interface
1.1.2. Visual signals and symbols (cultural)
1.2. Clearly stated objectives and outcomes for learner
1.2.1. Syllabus
1.2.2. Timeline/due dates
1.2.3. Relevancy
1.3. FAQ and Feedback
1.4. Evaluation of program - pilot by creators
2. Implementation
2.1. Conduct pilot with learners
2.1.1. Look for patterns in learner behaviour
2.1.2. Feedback
2.1.3. Monitoring and support for learners by creators.
2.2. Upload course to LMS
2.2.1. Delivery options are established
3. Evaluation
3.1. Review data
3.1.1. Are goals and objectives met?
3.2. Use learner feedback (any other data) and return to analysis phase and make corrections and adjustments
3.2.1. Consider other issues that could improve program and objectives.
4. Why do the stakeholders need the learner to have these skills/knowledge?
5. Analyze
5.1. Who is the target audience?
5.2. What are the needs of the learner? Skills and knowledge.
5.3. Why does the learner need this course?
5.4. Who are the other stakeholders? Institution, Instructors, Employeers
5.5. What are the needs of the other stakeholders?
5.6. What resources are required for successful implementation of this course? Time, financials, SME’s, equipment, training.
6. Design
6.1. Length of course.
6.1.1. How many lessons will be required to complete the outcomes?
6.1.2. How long will each lesson be?
6.1.3. What is the time commitment of the learner? The instructor?
6.2. What are the possible modes of delivery?
6.2.1. Will there be choices of delivery?
6.2.2. Are a variety of modes desirable?
6.2.3. What mode of delivery would be most effective for the learner? For the topic? For the instructor?
6.3. What are the benchmarks for establishing competency and/or mastery?
6.3.1. What do learners need to know?
6.3.2. How much might the learner know before the course?
6.3.3. Can a learner challenge some/all standards?
6.4. What are the outcomes/objectives
6.4.1. Academic
6.4.2. Soft skills (such as motivation, confidence , comfort level, and so on.
6.5. Differentation
6.5.1. Can the course meet the needs of a variety of students and needs?
6.5.2. Experience for student
6.6. Content Development
6.6.1. What information is necessary?
6.6.2. Enrichment/expertise/mastery