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Autocrat Tutorial

A Step-By-Step Guide

Generate Customized Certificates

Utilize Autocrat to simplify the end-of-the-school-year tradition of celebrating student achievement.

This project focused on simplifying tasks for a target audience of educators with limited time.

I developed an instructional explainer video using iorad to guide educators in using a tool to quickly generate end-of-school year certificates.

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Details

Type: Custom Instructional Videos
Client: Demo Project
April 15th May 10th 2024

Tools

iorad
Canva
Google Slides

Skills

Audience Analysis
Storyboarding
Software Proficiency

Responsibilities

Instructional Design
Reviewing and Editing
Publishing and Distribution

The Design Process

Initial Design

My target audience is extremely limited with time and has various knowledge and experience with Google Slides/Forms/Sheets and Canva. After identifying the action items, I organized them in Canva. Originally, I had planned to combine all items and objectives into one instructional video; after feedback from professional IDs, I broke up the video into smaller ones representing the action items and their respective objectives following the pre-training and segmenting principles. My instructional videos would now allow the learner to have more control of their learning and pace.

Action Map – Screenshot of an action map detailing key learning objectives and corresponding tasks for the Autocrat microlearning module, including visual layout and connections between objectives.

Image: Action plan map

Image: Storyboard illustrating dialog.

Storyboarding

After learning to use iroad, I discovered the platform automatically generates a "dialog" as the tutorial is created, focusing heavily on the modality principle. Following the format of the "dialog," I developed a text-based storyboard to outline the content for the instructional videos, adapting "click" to "select" and providing more straightforward instructions.

Development

The course development transitioned to iorad. I did find myself going back and forth between development and design, focused on creating more precise learning experiences for learners. I particularly liked the "player mode" feature within the platform. This allows the learner to choose the experience they prefer.
I was able to create a "library" within iorad, allowing the learner to choose their learning path.

Images: Project Screenshots – Series of screenshots showcasing the user interface and key features of the Autocrat microlearning module from the creator’s perspective, including interactive elements and layout.

Implementation

This microlearning video series was designed to efficiently equip educators with the skills to create personalized certificates using Autocrat. The series included five videos, each focusing on a specific aspect of Autocrat's functionality.Key Metrics and Outcomes:

Views: 152 total views from 18 unique learners.
Completions: 12 learners completed the entire series.
Average Viewing Time: 3 minutes per video, indicating a focused and engaging learning experience.

While the data is limited, these initial metrics suggest that the series effectively reached its target audience and provided valuable information. The high number of completions and relatively short viewing time per video indicate that the content was well-paced and relevant to learners' needs.

The Finished Project

Images: Screenshots of finished microlearning modules in Vyond

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Final Thoughts

I enjoyed exploring the program's interface. Creating content solely focused on simple visual instructions challenged me to make something concrete with clear and concise audio instructions. The educators I shared this with found it helpful and straightforward and were able to create unique certificates for their students.

If I were to do it again,

To further refine the series and measure its impact, I would consider incorporating the following:

Learner Surveys: Gathering participant feedback on the videos' content, relevance, and effectiveness.
Pre- and Post-Assessment: Evaluating learners' knowledge and skills related to Autocrat before and after completing the series.
Case Studies: Highlighting examples of educators who successfully implemented Autocrat after completing the training.

By collecting additional data and insights, I can continue to improve the series and ensure that it meets the evolving needs of educators and learners.

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