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Quality E-learning

Information on quality e-learning is presented to help e-learning developers create products that are compelling, accessible, and effective.

View and browse Featured examples that have been reviewed by CDC staff and meet selection criteria for quality.

Electronic learning, or "e-learning," is commonly described as learning that is accessed through computerized electronic technologies, such as the Internet, intranet, compact disc, or other digital media. The instructional designers and e-learning developers in CDC's Scientific Education and Professional Development Program Office recognize that e-learning also supports distinct learning objectives through a variety of instructional strategies.

CDC's e-learning developers have identified the following components and best practices as those that are essential to quality e-learning.

Quality E-learning Best Practices*

Components

Best Practices

Analysis

E-learning products are based on results of analyses that identify target audiences and inform their needs by focusing on

  • Knowledge or skills to be learned
  • Clear and measurable learning objectives
  • Strategies that support learning
Interactivity

E-learning products facilitate learning by applying interactive strategies that engage learners and stimulate recall of prior knowledge. Different levels of interactivity may be used to suit the content and audience needs. All interactions work within the organization's web architecture and meet the organization's accessibility requirements, such as Section 508.

Interface and Navigation

E-learning interface is learner-friendly with a main menu and other navigational elements that help learners know where they are within the course and move easily through it.

Content

E-learning content is accurate and reading level is appropriate for the audience. Information is succinct, logical, and clearly divided through the effective use of color, graphics, borders, and white space. All screen elements adhere to organizational guidelines for digital media.

Product Evaluation

E-learning products undergo formative and summative evaluations to ensure that learning strategies are effective and long lasting.

Learning Assessment

E-learning products include an assessment that can be completed by all learners. This assessment determines the product's impact on intended learning outcomes.

* Developed by CDC's Scientific Education and Professional Development Program Office in collaboration with e-learning developers across CDC

 
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