Project Overview
Client
Kern Health Systems - HR Department
Duration
3 weeks
My Role
Instructional Designer, Content Developer, Narrator
Tools Used
Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Photoshop, Vyond
The Challenge
Our HR director requested comprehensive training on emergency procedures to ensure workplace safety compliance. The existing written Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was lengthy and difficult for employees to engage with, resulting in low completion rates and poor retention of critical safety information.
Key Challenges:
- Transform dry, text-heavy compliance material into engaging content
- Ensure 100% employee completion for regulatory compliance
- Make complex emergency procedures memorable and actionable
The Solution
Develop a Storyline course that transforms the written EAP into an engaging, multimedia learning experience. The course combines informational text and narration with optional animated videos to help employees understand and retain emergency procedures.
Design Evolution
See how the Emergency Action Plan transformed from dense documentation into an engaging, interactive learning experience. Click on any image to view it in full size.
1. Original Documentation
The existing Emergency Action Plan was a text-heavy document that employees found difficult to engage with and retain.
2. Detailed Storyboard
Created comprehensive storyboard to plan the visual layout, interactions, and learning flow for each course section.
3. Final Interactive Course
The completed Storyline course featuring clean design, clear visuals, and interactive elements that improve knowledge retention.
Design Process
1. Content Analysis
Reviewed the existing written EAP to identify key learning objectives and compliance requirements. Conducted stakeholder interviews with HR and safety personnel.
2. Storyboarding
Created learning objectives, developed assessment strategies, and mapped out the content for each slide.
3. Content Development
Scripted narration, created Vyond animations, and built interactive elements in Storyline 360 with consistent branding.
4. Finalization
Final SME review, conducted user testing with a pilot group via LMS, gathered feedback, and refined the course based on learner input and performance data.
Lessons Learned
- Interactive scenarios significantly improve engagement with compliance training
- Visual storytelling through animation helps learners retain complex procedures
- Professional narration enhances accessibility and comprehension
- Regular stakeholder check-ins ensure alignment with organizational goals