By incorporating proven theories like Merrill’s Principles of Instruction, instructional design adapts to different learning styles, improving learner outcomes. This structured approach also reduces costs for students and organizations. At MedCerts Partner Solutions, instructional design is the foundation of our eLearning courses — making us a trusted educational partner. 

MedCerts Partner Solutions and the 12 Elements of eLearning

Each MedCerts eLearning course incorporates the following 12 elements to help students and organizations succeed.

1. Instructor-Led Videos

Videos use visual and auditory features to keep information engaging. By combining on-screen instructor presentations with text-based summaries, you can help reinforce concepts and give students crucial visual stimulation. 

2. 3D Animated Demonstrations

Animated demonstrations complement text-based learning, helping students see the action in progress and the correct order of steps to take. It uses crucial visual storytelling to illustrate important healthcare and IT concepts.

3. Scenario-Based Learning

To truly understand a concept, it’s important to apply it to real-life scenarios — whether asking students to identify the right tool to use or the best records to add to a report. Scenarios act as a check on knowledge, further supported with key visuals and recognizable workplace settings. 

4. Screen-Based Simulations (SBSs)

Asking students to pick the correct answer can be more impactful when it’s done using screen-based simulations. Much like a first-person video game, these simulations immerse students in the on-screen activities and help them see how their choices shape the results.

5. Augmented Reality

Blending digital content with real life is a critical way to reinforce concepts. Augmented reality (AR) lets students see computer creations in their learning environment and manipulate them through placement, rotation, zooming and other positioning. 

6. Industry Insights

Industry experts sharing insights into their particular fields can help students excel in the workforce. Knowledge transfer primes graduates for their real-world duties, guiding them on what to expect from a changing industry. Video insights are also more valuable because they create a face-to-face experience blending visual and auditory memory.

7. Simulated Software Application

In some professions, daily tasks require software and computer understanding. By practicing on software simulations, students can get first-hand experience with the common programs they’d encounter in real-life settings. 

8. Task-Based Demonstration

Complex tasks aren’t always easy to understand through text-based learning. That’s why professional video demonstrations are so valuable. Students can watch their peers perform different job tasks and better understand how to replicate these important actions. 

9. Game-Based Learning

Gamification is an easy way to engage the brain. Game-based learning combines the reward of games with the importance of education, helping students interact with different terms, job tasks or critical concepts. 

10. Physical & Virtual Courseware

Virtual course materials are easily distributed with online programs, and they’re easy to update as industries change. Students can highlight text, quickly search for key terms and create flashcards for studying. Physical texts and worksheets are also essential, giving students tangible materials to interact with.

11. Performance-Based Exam Prep

Exams are the culmination of all courses, but performance-based prep can better prepare students for success. These prep tools also give feedback to help guide test-takers on any weaker areas of understanding.

12. Standardized Assessments

Along with exam prep, spaced assessments show how students are grasping concepts and course materials in their virtual courses. 

MedCerts is Your Partner in Education

Whether you need to upskill employees or find new talent ready to handle healthcare and IT roles, MedCerts is a proven ally in educational training. Rather than broad coursework only some people can understand, you get a focused education full of engaging, impactful lessons.