This week I focused on developing a functional prototype for my course. I have nine total modules to create which will all have a similar look and feel. Therefore, if I can get the first one down to a point where I like (and on my onsite adviser approves), developing the remaining eight should be fairly straightforward.
Once I had a static model ready, I reviewed this with my onsite adviser who offered some suggestions for improvement. Besides this, we also discussed logistics of where some of the course information was placed which I thought would be hard for users to find. Rather than being tucked away in the course, it seems that it would be better off in a more a visible place (e.g. the course introduction within the LMS). In the end, we agreed that the information should exist in multiple places, allowing for maximum access.
Following our meeting, I incorporated the changes requested and also proceeded to add a few more elements to my module such as animations and sounds to make it more visually and auditorily pleasing. This is something I will need to review with my onsite adviser again next week.
As a side note, one setback worth mentioning that I’ve had to deal with lately during development is the poor performance of my laptop. Although Articulate doesn’t ask for much in terms of system requirements, it runs relatively slow on my machine which has played a factor in not allowing me to progress faster. I had someone from IT support make some adjustments to it, but it hasn’t seemed to make any substantial difference. As there are no additional machines available, I will just have to make the most of the situation.
Besides working on my prototype this week, I also had two beneficial professional development meetings. The first was with a current employee who, like me, worked as an intern while in school. They shared a lot valuable insight and tips for seeking more permanent employment within the group following the completion of my internship. The second meeting was with my onsite adviser where we spoke about the organizational structure of the hospital in general, and training in particular. I got a better feel for how training is distributed within the company, and who the major players are across the various training sectors. Again, I feel such information will aid me for future employment searching.
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