Rationale for choosing the model and tool for developing an e-learning course

Abstract

The emergence and discussion of the reasonable choice of methodological bases for the creation and subsequent application of electronic training courses within the framework of a separate study is not accidental. Analysis of the theory and practice of the use of information technologies in education showed that, along with the discussion of informatization of education, including adult education (androgogy), the use of computer-based training programs to improve the quality of teaching in various disciplines, studies of pedagogical capabilities of electronic training courses, principles of development and technology for creating electronic educational materials remain insufficiently studied. Properly grounded methodological and technological components of the process of creating such resources will ensure high quality of the final product, as well as reduction of time and financial costs. The article presents a generalized description of the basic models and methodologies for the development of electronic educational materials, namely: ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation); SAM (Successive Approximation Model); SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound); ALD (Agile Learning Design). The authors pay special attention to the ALD (Agile Learning Design) model, describing its basic principles. The structural analysis of ALD with the help of the IDEF0 functional model allowed showing the logical interconnection of all the stages of creating an e-learning course, to demonstrate its iterative nature. The study also addresses the issue of the reasonable choice of tools for developing e-learning courses. The choice was made on the basis of T. Saati’s method of analyzing hierarchies. The selected alternatives were Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline and iSpringSuite as software solutions used for the professional development of e-learning materials. The choice was made on the basis of such criteria as maintenance, implementation, functionality, price, experience of usage. As a result of the testing with the MPRIORITY decision-making system, the Articulate Storyline software platform was selected as the tool for the implementation of the subsequent e-learning course project. This software product has significant functionality if compared to the other alternatives: low cost and availability of development. Further work on the creation of an e-course is sure to be carried out with its use.