E-Learning Design on a Shoestring - (On a Shoestring) by Marina Arshavskiy (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Design Effective E-Learning Courses Despite Limited Resources

Have you suddenly been asked to put together an e-learning course, but you have limited experience, time, or resources to do so? This happens often, and you're not alone. E-Learning Design on a Shoestring offers talent development professionals a process for designing and developing e-learning courses, without breaking the bank. E-learning expert Marina Arshavskiy applies the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to provide guidance, quick tips, and shortcuts for creating meaningful asynchronous learning experiences.

With this book, you will learn to tap into learner motivation and engagement; create e-learning scripts, storyboards, and prototypes; and build inexpensive yet effective interactivity in your courses. It also guides you on saving time and money by auditing existing e-learning content and creating reusable content. You'll discover how to manage e-learning projects efficiently, select technology that meets your course needs, and secure buy-in for current and future e-learning efforts.

The Association for Talent Development's On a Shoestring series helps professionals successfully execute core topics in training and talent development when facing limitations of time, money, staff, and other resources. Using the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to problem solving, this series is designed for practitioners who work as a department of one; for new or "accidental" trainers, instructional designers, and learning managers who need fast, inexpensive access to practical strategies that work; and for those who work for small organizations or in industries that have limited training and development resources.

Review Quotes

"When your e-learning project is short on time, funds, or
resources, this book is a great reference and resource with job aids and
templates. Marina Arshavskiy presents a practical and efficient
Build-Borrow-Buy process for instructional designers who don't want to cut
corners."

Connie Malamed,
Publisher of The eLearning Coach

"A must have text, E-Learning Design on a Shoestring
is by far one of the most comprehensive books I've read on course design. Marina
Arshavskiy shows practical steps in designing 'on the cheap' that can benefit
veteran and novice course developers."

Kofi J. Adisa, PhD, Associate
Professor and Lead Coordinator of Writing at Howard Community College

"Marina Arshavskiy's E-Learning Design on a Shoestring is
a game changer for anyone tasked with creating impactful e-learning experiences
on a limited budget. Her practical strategies and step-by-step guidance through
the course design process make this book invaluable."

Andrew Flatgard,
Learning Experience Designer, Walden University

"E-Learning Design on a Shoestring is an excellent
guide for newcomers to e-learning, taking them through the entire process with
practical real-world examples at each stage. It also provides valuable insights
for seasoned professionals who are now facing budget constraints. I highly
recommend this book."

Lynette Kramer, Senior Director of Learning, KDG
InterActive

About the Author

Marina Arshavskiy is the owner of Your eLearning World, an e-learning company committed to helping organizations become more effective by creating groundbreaking, result-oriented learning solutions. Marina has consulted extensively with private organizations and government entities, both in the United States and abroad. Her course designs have won multiple awards and have helped take organizations to the next level. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.