How to write an e-learning lesson

To write an effective eLearning lesson, follow these steps:

1. Define Objectives

• Clearly state what learners will achieve by the end of the lesson.
• Use measurable action verbs like identify, explain, demonstrate, etc.

Example Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to calculate the area of geometric shapes.

---

2. Understand the Audience

• Identify the learners’ age, education level, and prior knowledge.
• Adjust the tone, complexity, and examples to their needs.

---

3. Structure the Lesson

• Introduction: Briefly outline what learners will learn and why it’s important.
• Content Delivery:
  • Use simple, clear language.
  • Include text, visuals, videos, or animations.
  • Break content into manageable chunks (microlearning).
• Examples and Scenarios: Provide real-world applications to make the lesson relatable.
• Practice Activities: Add interactive quizzes, drag-and-drop exercises, or simulations.
• Conclusion: Summarize key takeaways.

---

4. Design Engaging Content

• Use multimedia to cater to different learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic).
• Avoid overloading slides or screens with too much text.
• Use visuals like infographics, charts, or images for emphasis.

---

5. Incorporate Interactivity

• Use tools like polls, quizzes, clickable hotspots, and branching scenarios.
• Encourage self-reflection with open-ended questions.

---

6. Assessment

• Include formative assessments (during the lesson) and summative assessments (at the end).
• Provide feedback to guide learners on their progress.

---

7. Accessibility

• Ensure the lesson is accessible for all learners by:
  • Adding captions to videos.
  • Using high-contrast visuals.
  • Making it mobile-friendly.

---

8. Use eLearning Tools

• Authoring tools: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia.
• Learning Management Systems (LMS): Moodle, Canvas, Google Classroom.

---

9. Iterate and Improve

• Pilot-test the lesson with a small audience.
• Collect feedback and revise the content for clarity and effectiveness.

---

Saitechinfo E-Learning Template

1. Lesson Topic:
2. Key Concepts
3. Learning Objectives:
4. Prior Knowledge Level
5. Introduction
6. Terms, Definitions, Symbols
7. Data, Equations, Formulae
8. Concept Maps and Study Notes
9. Derivations
10. Problems and Solutions
11. Interactivities
12. Worksheets
13. Sketch Notes
14. Assignments
15. Question Bank
16. Reports