Is your agency or department looking for a better way to capture institutional knowledge and transform that into accessible and compelling eLearning courseware?
The eLearning Authoring Process is Broken!
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Hours of meetings: Hours of meetings that typically carry on for weeks [months?] between SME’s and course developers focused on distilling down and converting the “raw content” into “educational content.”
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Work and rework: Transforming dull subject matter into e-learning experiences is time consuming and expensive, especially for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with no prior instructional design knowledge.
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Fines and penalties: Access is a civil right yet “overall compliance to Section 508 is well below expectations given the federal government has had over 20 years to implement programs capable of achieving and maintaining modern ICT standards. More than 75% of respondents are at or below average with respect to Section 508 compliance.” Section508.gov
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Complexity: Most eLearning authoring tools burden the author with the task of understanding Section 508/WCAGx. The complexity of compliance means this approach is a non-starter for anyone other than seasoned programmers.
Let’s fix the process – and while we’re at it let’s make accessible eLearning the norm, instead of an afterthought.
CourseAvenue transforms your SMEs into e-learning authoring superstars
The ability to harness the expertise of subject matter experts (SMEs) and transform it into engaging, accessible, and instructionally sound content is the holy grail of organizational eLearning strategy. CourseAvenue is designed to empower SMEs, turning them into eLearning authoring superstars. Here’s how CourseAvenue achieves this transformation:
Generative AI for Content Creation: CourseAvenue leverages generative AI to assist SMEs in transforming raw content—such as audit findings, reports, white papers, rule changes, procedure guides, handbooks, and legislation—into instructionally sound courseware. This AI-driven approach accelerates the content creation process, allowing SMEs to focus on refining and validating the material rather than starting from scratch.
Automated Auditing and Real-Time Feedback: To ensure that the content meets all necessary standards, CourseAvenue provides automated auditing and real-time feedback. This feature helps SMEs quickly identify and rectify any accessibility issues, ensuring that the final product is both high-quality and compliant. This reduces the need for extensive back-and-forth with instructional designers or technical experts.
Collaborative Authoring: CourseAvenue’s collaborative authoring capabilities allow multiple team members to work on content simultaneously. This feature is particularly beneficial for SMEs who can collaborate with peers, instructional designers, and other stakeholders in real-time, ensuring that all relevant expertise is incorporated into the eLearning materials.
Cost-Free Remediation Support: If a course created in CourseAvenue gets flagged for an accessibility audit, the platform offers cost-free remediation support. CourseAvenue’s team works with the author and the reviewer to resolve any issues at no extra cost. This support ensures that SMEs can confidently create content without worrying about potential compliance issues.
Real-World Success: The USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a prime example of how CourseAvenue can transform SMEs into eLearning authoring superstars. The USDA has used CourseAvenue to create over 1,000,000 pages of instructional content, most of which were developed by SMEs without the help of instructional designers. This success story highlights how CourseAvenue’s user-friendly design and powerful capabilities enable SMEs to produce extensive, high-quality, and accessible eLearning content efficiently.
Final Thoughts
Capture institutional knowledge.
CourseAvenue transforms SMEs into eLearning authoring superstars by providing a user-friendly, accessible, and collaborative platform that simplifies the content creation process.
With built-in accessibility features, generative AI, automated auditing, and cost-free remediation support, CourseAvenue empowers SMEs to create high-quality, compliant eLearning content efficiently.
The success of organizations like the USDA demonstrates CourseAvenue’s transformative potential, making it the ideal choice for any organization looking to leverage the expertise of its SMEs in the eLearning space.
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