Using Prototyping in Instructional Design
Storyboarding and prototyping are key parts of the instructional design process that should not be skipped. Starting the overall design process with a storyboard provides a high-level outline of the intended outcomes of the module, and is an effective way to gather ideas in a graphical format before moving on the physical prototype. Interface prototyping then allows instructional designers to map out the navigation of a training module and garner feedback from stakeholders and users early in the design process. Gathering this information helps designers make decisions about the layout and placement of elements, such as buttons, images, and clickable interactions within the overall arrangement of an interface. This TD at Work will help you:
• Define storyboarding and prototyping.
• Explain how to storyboard your e-learning solution.
• Show you how to create a physical prototype for feedback.
• Instruct on how to create a wireframe digital prototype.
• Help you create a refined prototype for the final interface design.
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Full ProfileSean Putman, a partner in Learning Ninjas, has been an instructor, instructional designer, and developer for more than 15 years. He has spent his career designing and developing training programs, both instructor-led and online, for many different industries, but has had a strong focus on creating material for software companies. Sean has spent the last few years focusing on the use and deployment of the Experience API (xAPI) and its effect on learning programs. He has spoken at industry conferences on the subject and is co-author of Investigating Performance, a book on using the Experience API and analytics to improve performance.
