Storyboarding for Success

Storyboards provide a prototype and mental map for designers and stakeholders. Without them it would be challenging to visualize and collaborate on learning content.

Here are the three types of storyboards I use for different e-learning design needs:

COURSE OUTLINE STORYBOARD:

  • used to outline high level course design

  • used early in the design process to map out the flow of content

  • meant just for the designer of the course, and not shared with stakeholders or clients

WRITTEN STORYBOARD:

  • linear outline of the learning content, slide-by-slide or screen-by-screen

  • shared with stakeholders who are not necessarily familiar with e-learning development

  • includes:

      • Learning Objectives

      • Text & Audio Content

      • Description of Graphics: .

      • Description of Functionality (interactivity, navigation, branching scenarios, etc)

VISUAL STORYBOARD

  • serves as a hybrid of a Course Outline and Written Storyboard  course that includes concepts, ideas, and approach.

  • more in depth and take longer to create because the designer is creating various assets in parallel

  • best shared with stakeholders or developers who are familiar with the e-learning development process

  • I do most of my visual storyboarding in Articulate Storyline, and provide my stakeholders with a link to Articulate Review. This online collaboration tool gives them a full preview the course, and the ability to leave comments screen by screen.

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