Instructional designers focus on learners and the tasks learners are expected to perform. IDs then draft learning objectives and structure a framework for the content that subject-matter experts provide. Through a draft/review/approval process, clients evaluate and provide feedback on the accuracy, organization, sophistication of content, as well as appropriateness of drill and practice exercises and usefulness of supplemental materials.

Costs vary by medium. Classroom training typically takes 30 hours of development per hour of classroom instruction. eLearning and mlearning costs vary according to duration of the program, development tool(s) used, and review/approval process.

Commercial tools come with core strengths and a variety of features. Consider the learning objectives, the learners, and the learning environment before choosing a tool. Different tools can often be used together to achieve your desired results. View a matrix of some popular tools and their general features.

SMEs are critical to a successful outcome, and they generally have day jobs that are not instructional development. Source 1’s senior, tenured instructional designers efficiently and effectively transition content into learning — freeing up SMEs to review and comment.

Blended learning continues to evolve and incorporate new technologies. Web communication tools keep adding features and benefits. Source 1 can repurpose your ‘traditional classroom’ programs to be delivered via the web — synchronously or asynchronously. Learning support programs/documents can be accessed by smart phones — the creative options are limitless with Source 1.

We hope that you will allow us to do that. Training topics that are specific to the learners, their job requirements, and their company platforms are topics and skills that will be mastered.

All of our courses — existing and custom-developed — can be modularized in duration and scope.