📌 Project Overview
Many international students struggle with securing jobs in the U.S., often due to a lack of networking skills. This e-learning course was designed to provide a structured, interactive learning experience that helps international students understand, practice, and apply essential networking skills for career success.
📌 Instructional Design Approach: ADDIE Model
1️⃣ Analysis (A) – Understanding Learner Needs
- Target Audience: International students seeking employment in the U.S.
- Pain Points Identified:
- Lack of awareness about the importance of networking.
- Limited confidence in initiating professional conversations.
- Difficulty in maintaining long-term professional connections.
- Key Insights: Networking should be taught as a structured, step-by-step skill rather than as an abstract concept.
2️⃣ Design (D) – Structuring the Course
- Learning Objectives:
✅ Define networking and its importance in career development.
✅ Apply key networking strategies through interactive exercises.
✅ Develop a personalized networking plan for real-world application.
- Instructional Strategies:
- Scenario-based learning: Interactive dialogues to simulate networking conversations.
- Microlearning: Each module designed for 15-minute daily engagement.
- Action-oriented exercises: Practical tasks to reinforce learning.
3️⃣ Development (D) – Building the Course in Articulate Rise
- Tools Used:
✅ Articulate Rise 360 – Course authoring platform.
✅ Canva – Visual elements for UI enhancement.
- Key Features Developed:
- Process Blocks: Step-by-step networking strategies.
- Scenario Blocks: Real-life networking conversation simulations.
- Interactive Flip Cards & Quizzes: Engaging reinforcement of key concepts.
4️⃣ Implementation (I) – Publishing & Deployment
- Platform: View the Course Here
- Testing & Feedback:
- Self-testing to ensure smooth navigation and engagement.
- Peer review for clarity and instructional effectiveness.
- Adjustments based on usability feedback.
5️⃣ Evaluation (E) – Assessing Effectiveness
✅ Formative Evaluation:
- Learner feedback gathered during testing.
- Adjustments made to improve module flow & interactivity.
✅ Summative Evaluation:
- Post-course reflections to assess knowledge transfer.
- Planned Next Step: Collect feedback from users and refine content based on engagement and learning outcomes.
🚀 Final Thoughts
This project demonstrates the power of structured instructional design in transforming abstract career skills into a practical, engaging learning experience. By integrating interactive elements and real-world practice, this course provides international students with actionable strategies to build their professional network confidently.