Content these days is usually communicated in a quick, concise and effective manner. So why not organize, properly format and chunk content in a Storyboard to help your learners better retain knowledge.
We all know that organizing piles of information helps learners read in a structured format. The days of having them read through paragraphs and paragraphs of content are long gone. Learners just don’t have the time and patience to scroll through endless information which will not only cause increased eye strain, but also be a deterrent to their learning experience.
Let’s take a look at 3 ways you can better display the course content within a Storyboard:
- Figure out the layout of the screen
This will help you determine the maximum amount of content that can be displayed to the learners and will give you an idea of the types of fonts and text sizes that are easily readable.
- Chunking content
Organizing information in structured, bite-sized amounts will allow your learners to easily digest the content and focus on the main points of each concept. Remember to think of “chunks”, so keep sentences short and paragraphs to a minimum. The idea here is to “say it”, not “spray it”. Another effective way to “chunk” content is to represent the information via a visual graphic. Instead of displaying words, communicate to your learner by showing an image that best represents the content.
- Structure, Structure, Structure
We all are creatures of habit. Well at least some of us are. So when developing your storyboard, keep in mind that learners like to see an easy flow within their module and not something that is overly complex for navigation or confusing. Keep it simple. The sequence of displaying content should be relatively similar to previous sections of the course. It is important that the learners be comfortable with the content they see and how they have to navigate. Learners retain knowledge more effectively through a consistent approach!