Boring E-Learning....BE GONE!

Once again I was trawling e-learning blogs and came upon this gem. 

While I'm not usually into inspirational quotes, if they come from an authentic source then maybe I can be swayed. Winston Churchill is an authentic source...right? 🤓

I particularly loved number 7 - "Where my reason, imagination or interest were not engaged, I would not or I could not learn" - Winston Churchill. 

I try to engage my learners as much as I can but my skills are limited when it comes to serious gamification. I overcome this by adding some humour to questions, answers, and statements. I also try to find videos or images that really capture what I'm trying to say in emotive or entertaining ways. I particularly love scenes from The Office. They are not only hilarious but they can be a welcome break from serious workplace training. I understanding not all clients want this type of content though...it's their product after all  I'm always open to suggestions for entertaining but informative videos so feel free to comment below! 

​As a learner, I know I want to be engaged. Information presented in an emotive or entertaining way is more likely to help me remember what I’m being taught. I assume I am not alone...if you only want slabs of information I may not be the designer for you
(sorry, not sorry 🤪)

I think this quote from Winston is important to remember when talking to clients. Sometimes they want massive info dumps and forget what its like to be a learner. 

We all want to be entertained. Online learning can be so bloody boring, I believe it is our duty as designers to make it as engaging as possible.

L x