I created this online course for a "Tools in Online Learning" course using Articulate Storyline.  For this project, I was challenged with creating a story with a lead character, a role, mission and branching sequences that take the learner on various pathways. Some positive, some negative with constructive consequences and feedback.

 

The audience for this learning object is science students who will be working in a laboratory. They must complete this learning module prior to their first day of class. The main goal is to teach the learner best practices to maintain a safe working environment in a laboratory setting. 

 

I followed the Backward Design instructional design model to create this course. (Wiggins and McTighe, 2012). Next, I used Twine for action mapping (Twinery.org). Next, I used PowerPoint to create storyboards.

Finally I taught myself Articulate Storyline to create the course. 

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McTighe, J. and Wiggins, G. (2012). Understanding by Design Framework. [online] Ascd.org. Available at: https://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/siteASCD/publications/UbD_WhitePaper0312.pdf [Accessed 20 Apr. 2019].

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            Click on the video below to see and hear an overview of this online module, "Lab Safety, A Guide to             Best Practices."  I have included some discussion about my design choices.