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By: Andrea Cordovez 

June, 2022

I think this training is a great example of very good scenario based e-learning. Not only does the domain meet the criteria for it being scenario-based: compliance training, but it also features an opportunity to practice resolving hazards in the workplace in a controlled, risk free way while in a realistic setting. 

It is interactive from the beginning, and it feels personal. As learners, we are asked to type in our name at the beginning of the training, and from then on, our character is immersed in that world, touring the office and making choices.  There are a variety of interface options and the mix of graphics and animations, that elicit intrinsic feedback, are professionally done and show a ton of creativity.  With it being so engaging, the training is appropriate and motivating for a variety of expertise levels. 

The trigger is appropriate and it grabs the learner from the start. It is important to note that there is a second scenario embedded in this training - a fire drill. Different from the mostly linear sequence that the training offers for finding hazards, the drill is a branching scenario. This creates variety and pulls the learner back to the course.  

There are different components that help with accessibility and take advantage of visuals - different rooms that the learner can navigate through, interactive infographics and visual organizers (the floor plan itself reflects a mind map for the scenario).  The notebook that populates with the different hazards and objects is a great resource for the learner to keep a record of the different hazards, as well as a visual summary that puts it all together.

I have been inspired by Josh Goodswen’s health and safety e-Learning course. I will try to remember some of the features of his work when I am designing my own in the future. The frequent feedback, amount of interactivity, and loads of information (without it being overwhelming), all wrapped in creativity. He made a standard (and mostly boring) compliance training engaging, while keeping in line with good design principles and sound adult learning theory. 

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