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name: e-learning-design description: > Design e-learning courses — instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), multimedia principles, interaction design, LMS integration, and SCORM/xAPI. TRIGGER when: user says /e-learning-design, needs to build online courses, or asks about digital learning and LMS content design. argument-hint: "[course topic and target audience]" user-invocable: true

E-Learning Design

Process

Step 1: Analyze Needs

Element	Details
Learners	Role, experience, tech literacy, accessibility needs
Objectives	What learners should be able to do after
Constraints	Budget, timeline, LMS platform, devices
Content	Volume, complexity, update frequency

Step 2: Select Design Model

Model	When to Use
ADDIE	Structured, compliance, well-defined content
SAM	Iterative, complex topics, rapid prototyping
Action Mapping	Performance-focused, behavior change

Step 3: Apply Multimedia Principles

Principle	Application
Coherence	Remove extraneous content
Signaling	Highlight key information
Segmenting	Break into manageable chunks
Modality	Narration + visuals > text + visuals
Personalization	Conversational tone

Step 4: Design Interactions

Type	Engagement Level	Example
Click-to-reveal	Low	Explore information at own pace
Drag-and-drop	Medium	Categorization exercises
Scenario-based	High	Decision-making simulations
Branching	High	Choose-your-path with consequences

Step 5: Plan Assessment

Assessment	Purpose	Placement
Pre-assessment	Gauge baseline knowledge	Module start
Knowledge check	Reinforce learning	After each section
Final assessment	Certify completion	Module end

Step 6: Ensure Compliance

Standard	Purpose
SCORM 1.2/2004	LMS tracking, completion, scoring
xAPI (Tin Can)	Rich activity tracking, cross-platform
WCAG 2.1 AA	Accessibility compliance

Output Format

## E-Learning Design: [Course Title]
### Objectives: [Learning outcomes]
### Structure: [Module breakdown with durations]
### Interactions: [Engagement strategy]
### Assessment: [Strategy and pass criteria]
### Technical: [LMS, standards, accessibility]

Quality Checklist

• Learning objectives are measurable (Bloom's verbs)
• Content chunked into 5-10 minute segments
• At least one interaction per segment
• Accessibility requirements met
• LMS integration tested

Edge Cases

• For mobile learners, design mobile-first with offline support
• For compliance training, prioritize trackability and certification
• If content changes frequently, use modular design for easy updates