Build training modules using Module Builder

Overview: The Module Builder tool allows you to create your own training content for your employees specific to your company. This article provides an overview of what is required and an introduction to assist you in creating training modules.

Start from: The Flow Learning Module Builder Modules List. Select Learning & Development > Module Builder from the main menu to access.

Note: Module Builder is only available for customers who have it as part of their plan.

Creating a new module

• Select Add > Add New Module.

• Choose between a blank module or a pre-existing template.
• If opting for a blank module, provide a name, description, and select a color scheme. If your company has a branded theme, select this from the Colour Scheme dropdown list.
• Select the Slide templates checkbox to create a reusable module that can be used to copy slides from, when creating other modules. Slide template modules can't be published.

Adding sections

• Select Next > Create.

• Add sections by selecting Add new section and assigning names.
• Each section can include a section quiz.

Creating slides

• Select Add the first slide to create a new slide.
• Name the slide using the slide name field
• The checkbox Use a predefined template opens the slide template options below.
• Choose between Shared templates (templates that are available to everyone) and [Your company] templates (templates that only your team can use).

 

Editing slides

Created slides are displayed in the Module Overview page.

• Select a slide to make changes to its content.

Text content

• Select Add element > Text to add text to the slide.

Text boxes are usually set at 450x400px. They can be resized by dragging the corners.

• Aim for around 100-150 words per slide to ensure readability.
• Adapt existing training material for eLearning purposes.
• Consider using PDFs or videos for more extensive content.

 

Inserting videos

• Select Add Element > Video for local videos. These must be in MP4 format.
• Select Add Element > Embedded for online videos. You will need the embed code for the video, rather than the standard link.

Note: For local videos, resize using a third party tool to meet format requirements. Make sure you use the recommended dimensions (1024x600px resolution) and compress to within 100MB. Your video may not upload, or may display incorrectly, if you don't use these recommendations. Please make sure you have permission to use the videos that you are uploading to avoid licensing issues. This includes public YouTube videos. 

 

Inserting images

• Select Add element > Image.
• Resize images to recommended dimensions before you upload. Background images should be 1024x600px.
• PNG files are preferred for good file sizes with no visible compression, and transparent areas. JPEG images are most efficient for photography but don't support transparency.
• Resize and compress images for optimal loading speed.

 

States and navigation

States are a great way to group together content when you want to keep your trainees in the module. For example, if you have timeline for history, you might want to keep all the information contained on one slide.

Understanding states

• States group content within slides for navigation purposes.

• Link states via buttons or hotspots in the Behavior tab. These elements can be set to move the slide to a different state.
• Avoid exceeding 15 states within one slide to maintain loading speed.

 

• You can also add a sound or voice file in each state using the Audio tab to upload MP4 files.

Adding Exams/Quizzes

• Select Exam/Quiz to add a quiz.
• Select Add Questions to populate the exam with questions. There are 3 types of questions available to add:
  • Single Choice questions have only one correct answer that the learner must select from a maximum of 6 possible answers.
  • Multiple Choice questions multiple correct answers, with a maximum of 8 potential answers. All of the correct answers must be selected, with no incorrect answers, for a correct result.
  • Drag & Drop questions require each option to be dragged to the correct answer, with 4 pairs of question/answers.
• The standard pass percentage is 80% but this can be set to whatever you need.
• Aim for engaging quizzes with up to 10 questions. It's possible to add more questions, but this can reduce learner engagement and is not recommended.

 

Cloning

Slides or whole modules can be cloned for use elsewhere. This is useful to reuse content when creating multiple modules with a consistent structure.

Module cloning

Clone modules from the Module Overview page.

• Duplicate an existing module by selecting Module Settings and then Clone.
• Select the target company for the cloned module to create a copy in that company.

Note: It can take a few minutes for the cloned module to appear in the target company's Module Builder. Once it has been cloned, the module will be named the same as the original module with a 'Cloned' suffix, ready to rename.

Cloning slides

• Clone a slide by selecting the cog icon on the slide.

• Choose Copy slide and provide a new name.
• Edit the duplicated slide as needed.

 

Creating slide templates

You can create your own Module Builder templates, that will allow you to reuse layouts and save time.

• From the Slide overview, select Save as template
• Choose from [Your company] templates and select the template module and section within that module from the dropdowns.
• Enter a name for your template in the Slide name field.
• Your slide template should now appear as an option when creating new slides. 

 

Tips for effective e-Learning content:

• Define clear learning outcomes to keep the content relevant to the goal that the training needs to achieve.
• Incorporate introductions and summaries to reinforce learning outcomes.
• Use the exam / quiz button (from the module overview) to create your own questions and validate the learning.
• Consider the learner's perspective to improve engagement. Try not to make the learning more laborious than it needs to be.
• Visualize elements on slides as layers, with each layer sitting above the previous one.

These guidelines are designed to streamline your module creation process and enhance the quality of your training content.