Usability, along with utility and desirability, unlocks the key to effective eLearning courses. By following these three essential principles, course developers are able to create great learning experiences for learners of all types.
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The Holy Trinity of Effective eLearning: Usability, Utility and Desirability
1. The Holy Trinity of
Effective eLearning
Useful
Usable desirable
Is it Useful?
Will learners
actually find
it useful?
Will learners know
they're on the
right track?
Is it easy to
navigate?
Is navigation
straight-forward?
Is the content
tailored to fit
learners' real-life
situations?
Does your
material acknowledge
goal completion?
Is it usable?
Is your material
readable?
Will learners gain
more clarity of
the subject?
Can they quickly
perform tasks?
Can learners easily
find what they're
looking for?
Do interactive elements
behave as expected?
Are all links working?
Is it desirable?
Does your
course attract
to and influence
learners?
Does your course
appeal to their
emotions?