Interactive Lesson and Assessment
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Quick Facts
Professional, interactive lesson on federal regulations and managing truck drivers' "hours of service" logs
This is small section of a larger series of onboarding modules for a Fortune 500 company
My role: Designer and developer
Worked with SMEs and researched federal regulations to create the lesson
Tools used:
Articulate Storyline
PowerPoint
Snagit
Articulate Rise
Context
This lesson was created in a professional setting for a Fortune 500 company. The target audience for this artifact is one of the most hired positions for the company: Transportation Manager.
This lesson is part of a larger series of learning modules for this particular job role.
The problem: Employees were unable to manage hard-copy driving logs when software systems were not functional. Any mistakes in using these logs resulted in federal fines for the company and truck drivers.
Conditions
I was directed by a senior leader to create an interactive lesson on the topic of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations "Hours of Service" rules and how to read "paper" driving logs - meaning non-digital.
I was given about three weeks to create and develop this product while also managing various other projects.
Role
My role in this project was as a designer and developer assisting a senior instructional designer for a larger project.
I worked with SMEs and researched federal regulations to identify the learning content. The SMEs provided feedback on the product throughout design and development.
I wrote all of the copy, designed the lesson under guidance, and developed the product in Articulate Storyline.
Scope
This artifact is an original document that I created and is a final product that is still being used for onboarding training.
The estimated number of people using this learning product is based on company hiring.
Current estimate is that more than 500 people have been trained using this product to date. This number will increase as the company hires and refills people in this job role.
Competencies Shown:
Communication
I used appropriate tools to communicate with learners, clients, and other stakeholders in written and visual formats for this lesson. Messaging is clear, concise and grammatically correct. Visuals adhere to the principles of message design.
Analysis
The content analyzed was from both human and non-human sources regarding the federal policies. I analyzed the current and potential learning problems associated with the rules and recommended solutions. I determined subordinate and prerequisite knowledge and skills which helped me structure the lesson in the best way for the learners.
Design
I was directed to construct a learning solution to solve the problem mentioned above. I then worked with subject-matter experts and other team members to design interventions. The solution uses interaction design principles learned from my classes. The formative assessments provide feedback and quick tutorials on reading a paper driving log. Visual design principles are used appropriately.
Technology and Media
To develop this lesson, I used a variety of tools for graphics and eLearning. The primary tool was Articulate Storyline, a common eLearning authoring platform. Other graphic sources include PowerPoint icons/graphics and Snagit for quick editing of graphics.
Evaluation
This solution was presented to a Senior Instructional Designer for approval. I explained the features and capabilities of the solution both as a learning product and an interactive tool.
Management
Throughout development, I worked closely with SMEs to determine the relevance of various policies on the learning solution. I managed revision cycles and communicated timelines for design/development/implementation.
Personal and Interpersonal
I worked closely with SMEs, the Senior designer, and test learners to build this lesson out. I took in recommendations for improvement and incorporated those as needed. Additional communication and meetings were used to demonstrate the tools to senior leadership in the company.