Step 4. Add Content Resources to the Library

Step 4. Add Content Resources to the Library

 

1. All the content resources are housed in the library. Unlike typical eLearning approach, the content is not interspersed with questions and activities. Instead, it is available in real-world formats such as articles, chapters, job aids, and sample materials.

2. Incorporate existing materials in your library collection. As much as possible, avoid rewriting the content.

3. Be conscientious about the use of copyrighted materials. Ask for permission and pay the reproduction fees.

4. Content resources in the library can be internal (part of online collection) or external (printed articles and handouts to read). Usually, it is better to have the content resources internally.

5. Brainstorm different types of content resources to be included in the library: Make a long list. Assemble the content resources.

6. Look at the final performance test for the module. Classify your content resources as required (“need to know”) and supplementary (“nice to know”).

7. If you are using books or lengthy materials, identify the section that is required for the current module. You may use the other sections with the other modules. Or you may label the other sections as supplementary materials.

8. Here are different types of content materials that may included in your library:  books, manuals, articles, handouts, job aids, charts, diagrams, samples, reports, case studies, tables, glossaries, and other references.

9. Library materials may be in the form of .doc, .pdf, or .html files. They may also be ebooks or printed books.

10. Do not limit yourself to text materials. Your library may include audio and video recordings including podcasts, demonstrations, archived lectures and webinars, and movies. The library may also provide links to YouTube, Slide Share and other external collections.

11. The same content may be available in different modalities in the library. For example, you may have an article in a text form and as an audio recording.

12. Interviews with SMEs provide valuable library resources. They may be used in the form of audio or video recordings.

13. Sample responses to the module test provide valuable library resources. You may provide a variety of samples to illustrate how widely the principles and procedures may be applied.

14. Keep the library as a dynamic resource. Keep adding more materials. Present the same content using different media.