Comments on: The Forgotten Step in eLearning Design

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:17:23 +0000

Good point and great post. I agree that brainstorming is often overlooked or skipped in eLearning design. It is a very important step that I often skip. Iâ€™m actually working on a group project now and after reading this article, I realized our first step must be brainstorming. This will bring ideas to the table that might not have been considered. In my group project, I suggested that we individually brainstorm, then come together as a group and go over all the ideas. From there, we can add to those ideas as a group.

I like that you set rules for brainstorming. This allows the group to get the most ideas on paper. Spending time to brainstorm will only make you project better. Even if there is a time constraint, you should always make time to brainstorm.

By: Shelley Gable

Shelley Gable — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:33:46 +0000

YES – I couldn’t agree more!

I worked on a project recently where the brainstorming phase was missed…and then stakeholders started doing it about halfway through the project. While a lot of great ideas were generated, it was frustrating for some to change their tactics like this partway through (especially since all were still held to the original completion dates).

Now how to build this into the process/culture of the team? Good food for thought…thanks!

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By: Eric Matas

Eric Matas — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:20:59 +0000

Good show! Here’s to REAL brainstorming.

I also like viewing others’ elearning to make sure I don’t just do another like I did before…I still might end up doing the new one like I did an old one, but I PROVE that is the right decision by looking elsewhere first.

By: Hugo Dom.

Hugo Dom. — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:34:14 +0000

I agree with your point of view.
It’s true that the process of brainstorm is forgotten because of the templates and lack of time. Your post was a wake up call for me!

By: Nathan Mynarcik

Nathan Mynarcik — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:23:30 +0000

YES! I totally agree! I find it hard to convey this step’s justification to upper management where I currently work. Brainstorming (especially being a 1 man army) can take some time. May even look like I am just “surfing’ the net”, when I am actually trying to find that idea to run with or the “spark”.

Good read e-Bros!