Before I hit the pool I decided to search around Blackboard for some submission guidelines for EDUC648. Paul has done a great job mapping out our summer schedule, with reasonable suggested guidelines which I know is a HUGE relief to me during this short semester. So while the milestones are suggested, I'm not sure if I actually have to send submit anything before the end of the semester - remind me to ask in class on Tuesday. In the mean I'm going to post my Analysis Report & Objectives here...
Crawl, Walk, Run:
Introduction to Basic Text Edits in Adobe InDesign
Rationale
It is currently common practice for training facilitators to frequently request minor edits to course materials between classes. Often times there is a quick turn around time requested and this places stress on the training team, instructional designers, and the print shop. Due to the timeliness of the request, the instructional designers are forced to put a hold on other projects to make basic edits; managing multiple projects while spending time completing repetitive yet time consuming tasks add further delay to printing. By empowering the training teams within Professional Development, Organizational Development, and Project Office (PD/OD/PO), with the ability to use InDesign to make basic text edits the team has more control over turn around time and is able to gain experience with a piece of design software.
Sponsored by the Instructional Design team (ISD Team), this course will provide the training team with a summary of the InDesign layout and how to navigate through basic text edits. The modules will be asynchronous and allow participate to learn a tool, see a tool in action, practice using the tool, and ultimately be tested on use of the tool. A single page job aid will be provided to participants along with the modules, this aid can be used as a quick reference tool to identify specific areas of the screen such as tools, properties, and exporting to a PDF.
Target Population
The target population of this course is primarily the facilitators and program managers within the Professional Development, Organizational Development, and Project Office Department (PD/OD/PO) at Aerotek. This course will serve as an informal offering for the members of PD/OD/PO and therefore can be completed by any team member regardless of title, however access to an Adobe InDesign license may be limited. Participants can be anywhere from a few weeks to years in their current role. Being training professionals in one capacity or another, these individuals are invested in and eager for training. While they are eager for training, some individuals may have a difficult time finding time to complete the course, due to their training or project schedules. Participants are likely to be comfortable asking questions and are most likely to identify a member of the ISD Team as a resource.
Course Description and Modules
The Introduction to Basic Text Edits in Adobe InDesign is made up of self-guided modules which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The instructional methods will include web-based presentation, participant interaction, and knowledge checks. The modules are to be completed asynchronously and can be completed individually or in groups with each individual working on their own laptop. The modules will be delivered by way of Captivate video, Adobe Captivate Viewer may be a required download depending on each individuals current programs, and printable job aid will be provided to all participants.
The course will be offered in the following modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to layout of Adobe InDesign and basic tools.
- Module 2: Making basic edits to training materials.
Terminal Objectives
Given the content provided by way of Computer Based Training (CBT), a quick reference job aid, and access to laptops and Adobe Captivate Viewer, the participant participating in the Crawl, Walk, Run course should be able to make basic text edits to training materials in Adobe InDesign. No deficiency will be allowed, and the participant must repeat text exercises until a level of success to be determined by the ISD Team Manager and the relevant Program Manager to ensure integrity of our training materials.
Enabling Objectives
Module 1 - Introduction to layout of Adobe InDesign and basic tools: Given the content provided through CBT, the quick reference job aid, and access to laptops and Adobe Captivate Viewer, the participant should, without much error, be able to:
Panel.
2. Define the functionality of the Selection, Direct Selection, and Type tools.
1. Identify common tools to be used during text edits, such as the Selection, Direct Selection and Type tools.
Module 2 - Making basic edits to training materials: Given the content provided by CBT and access to laptops and Adobe Captivate Viewer, the participant should, without much error, be able to:
2. Identify the Color panel and practice changing color of text.
3. Identify the text editing tools to alter font type, size, and alignment.
4. Complete basic text edits in a test environment.
And there is it ladies & gents!
Until Week Five,
Cortney
Evaluation Strategy
Participants will complete a level 1 evaluation to measure their reactions to the course and asynchronous environment.
A level 2 evaluation of this course will consist of built-in knowledge checks throughout each module and brief quizzes at the of each module.
Learner Prerequisites
Participants in this training must be a member of PD/OD/PO, in the future the course may be shared with other departments if required. They must be nominated for participation by their Manager or Director. Participants are required to download Adobe Captivate Viewer prior to completing the modules and they must complete the training individually on their laptop.
Deliverables
- Analysis Report
- Storyboard
- Computer Based Training Modules (with Level 2 Evaluation built-in)
- Level 1 Evaluation materials
- Quick Reference Job Aid
And there is it ladies & gents!
Until Week Five,
Cortney
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