As I near the end of my masters experience, it’s time to knuckle down one final time and get over the finish line. I’ve learned a lot over the course of the year and I definitely feel like I’ve been justified in choosing the right course. One of the last hurdles to cross is that of the e-learning course design assignment. In this assignment I will have to create my own e-learning course from scratch. It gives me the chance to put all my newly acquired knowledge to the test, and to see if I can transfer this knowledge to a real life project.
When hearing about the assignment I was a bit daunted to say the least. I wasn’t expecting the scope of the project to be so big. Designing a whole e-learning course is no mean feat and it takes a lot of knowledge and skill to do so. However I can say safely that I feel like I have all the necessary knowledge required to complete a project like this. In many ways I feel like it’s the perfect assignment to cap off a memorable year. The assignment will allow me to see what it’s like to work as an e-learning developer or instructional designer who has to work to a deadline and project brief. At the end of it I’ll also have a real life example of a completed project that I can show to employers as part of a portfolio. Finished examples such as this can be the difference in either getting a job or not. A long with this I’ll also be able to draw on things I’ve learned in a number of modules and these can be blended together to create the final product. I feel i’ts a great way to solidify what I’ve learned all year before I go out into the job market.
It’s therefore safe to say that this assignment is one that I’m looking forward to. As the year has drawn on I’ve come to enjoy the e-learning side of the course. A positive experience in this assignment could finally help me decide what route I want to go down.
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