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Module Maker: Slide types

This article gives you some tips and tricks about the Module Maker!

In this article, you can find a few quick tips and tricks to help you create better slides and, ultimately, better learning for your users! Since the Module Maker has many different slide types, we have divided the information into sections for a better overview.

This is one of the longer articles, so if you are not looking into reading all of it in one go, you can always find it by clicking 'command + f' on Mac or 'Ctrl + E' on PC.

If you have yet to build in the Module Maker, we suggest that you have a look at our article: "The Module Maker: Create your content", to get the basics down first.

Let's get on to it!

Title Slide

Make sure your title is informative and exciting!

Aim for a one-sentence title that describes what the user can expect to learn:

✅ “How to fight corruption in your everyday work”

❌ "Anti-corruption”

See the difference it makes?

Keep users engaged by using a precise description

The description is your chance to pique the users and inform them about what they can expect from this module.

Help users plan their learning time by telling them how long the module will take. Set the time estimate in the module settings.

Create 1-2 learning objectives per 20-25 slides of content!

Learning objectives are concrete statements about what the user is expected to learn.

They can also help you create relevant content and follow up on the learning outcome: if a user responds correctly to the challenges in this module, then the learning goal has been achieved.

Quick tip💡

To clarify what a learning objective is, we have it defined for you here:

Learning objectives consist of an action and a topic. Action words could be: identify, describe, label, categorise, summarise, etc.

An example from a module about anti-corruption: “You can identify (action) what is legal and illegal when receiving gifts from a client (topic).”

Heading only slide

How do you create the best heading only slide?

✅ Keep it short and sweet for the best impact
✅ Stick to one font type and size
✅ Stick to one font type and size

This slide can be used to...

Divide a module into different chapters to help the user orientate themselves: e.g. "Introduction", "Summary".
Emphasise ideas, quotes or important statements: e.g. “Make people happier by making them better”.

Paragraph only slide

How do you create the best paragraph slide?

✅ Write 50-60 words per slide to keep the user focused
✅ Add line breaks to separate ideas
✅ Use colours or bold to emphasise important ideas or words
❌ Don’t use this slide just because you have a lot of text

This slide can be used to...

Highlight important messages or more extended quotes.

Tell a story, or present longer text that is not very information-dense.

Offer guidance about what will happen next or how to interact with the module.

Text + Image slide

How do you create the best text with an image slide?

✅ Use an image that complements the written text
✅ Write a short heading to summarise the paragraph
✅ Keep the text short and focused with a max of 50-60 words per slide

❌ Don’t add a random image/gif/illustration to fill in space

This slide can be used to...

Display illustrations/gifs/images that directly support/emphasise/add to the learning goal of the slide: e.g. a flowchart to illustrate a process.
Show illustrations/gifs/images that add value to the text: e.g. to lighten the material.

Image only slide

How do you create the best image only slide?

✅ Use a high-resolution image that is sharp on all screen sizes

✅ Consider mobile screens when choosing images with smaller details

✅ Introduce the image on the slide before, or follow up on the picture’s purpose on the slide after

Why use image only slides?

Images help prevent cognitive overload, which can happen when users repeatedly need to process large amounts of text.
Some learn better through non-verbal visuals (images) than verbal material (text). Balancing text-heavy content with images can help you accommodate different learning styles.

This slide can be used to...

Visualise what was presented on the previous or following slides.
Display images with many details: charts, graphs, models, frameworks, etc.
Focus the attention on the message of the image: a place, an activity, a group of people, an object, a drawing, etc.

Single Choice or Multiple Choice slide

How do you create the best single choice or multiple choice slide?

✅ Keep your question clear and concise

✅ Use 3-5 plausible options to help the user make a conscious choice of their answer(s)
✅ Aim to ask a question rather than a statement. e.g. "What are our company values?" instead of "Our company values are..."

This slide can be used to...

Select the correct/wrong statements, methods, ideas, etc. “What should /shouldn’t you do in this situation?".
Relate the question to the image: “What is good/bad in this picture?”.
You can ask a true or false statement with the single choice slide.

Remember to add feedback

Did you know that the learning outcome is increased by 20% when using feedback?
Feedback creates the impression of a 'dialogue' with the platform and therefore feels more engaging.

Quick tip💡
If you can't find the correct slide format, it might be because you have selected a module type that does not contain the slide. Make sure you pick quiz if you want to test your users etc.

Written Answer slide

How do you create the best written answer slide?

✅ Ask clear and concise “What”, “Why”, and “How” questions
❓ When a user submits an answer, the manager must approve or decline it. You can find the answers on the admin’s dashboard under “Requires your attention.”

This slide can be used to...

Ask case-specific answers to encourage users to practice what they learned by putting it into their own words.
Help users reflect on what they learned, e.g. "What are your key takeaways from this module?".
FUN FACT: Did you know that is one of the most engaging challenges?

File slide

How do you create the best file slide?

✅ Explain how users are expected to use the slide
✅ Make sure the users have tools to open or use the file, e.g. a PDF reader
❌ Don’t upload too large files so that the users have the space and time to download them

This slide can be used to...

Upload documents that cannot be converted into learning materials.
Share manuals, presentations, worksheets, and printouts which employees are expected to use or have at hand.

Embed slide

How do you create the best embed slide?

✅ Use up-to-date, trustworthy links
✅ Determine the aspect ratio of the iframe using width and height attributes: e.g. width="1" and height="1" would result in a square iframe. The default aspect ratio is 16:9
❌ Don’t use iframes excessively, as they can slow down your module

What is an iframe?

An iFrame is a component of an HTML element that allows you to embed documents, videos, and interactive media within a page. It can be, e.g. to embed videos directly from a video-sharing service like Microsoft Stream or display a website or video.

Sound Slide

This slide can be used to...

Teach best practice communication, e.g. customer service.
Present different communication techniques, e.g. sales.
Illustrate tone of voice, intonation, and do’s and don’ts in communication.

Why use a sound slide?

Sound can support text in the learning experience, just like images. Speaking to different modalities/senses (eyes and ears) can help make learning stick better.

Some people can be auditory learners, meaning they learn by hearing and listening.

Video slide

How do you create the best video slide?

✅ Keep it short and sweet, ideally under 2 minutes, to hold the users’ attention
✅ Choose a high-quality video that focuses on the person or object that is most relevant for learning
❌ Avoid white backgrounds, instead choose depth and decor

This slide can be used to...

Show action steps, instructions or simulate “on the job”, e.g. “How to use the coffee machine.”
Teach presentation techniques, body language, do’s and don’ts.
Present branding videos, introductions, meeting your colleagues, office tours, etc.

Why use a video slide?

Including videos in your learning material increases users’ engagement, creates variety and supports visual learners.

Videos allow users to pause or rewind and easily revisit if needed.

Match Category slide

How do you create the best match category slide?

✅ Tell the users what they are expected to do in a short and concise sentence
✅ Use 3-5 answers for each category to keep the user engaged
✅ Write short answers that fit in the content box

This slide can be used to...

Sort what something is vs what it is not.
Categories words, objects, actions, etc.
Determine correct vs incorrect behaviour, e.g. good posture vs poor posture.

Fill in the blanks slide

How do you create the best fill in the blank slide?

✅ Tell the users what they are expected to do in a short and concise sentence
✅ Keep the entire slide between 50-60 words
✅ Create plausible “false options” to encourage comprehensive reading and conscious choices

This slide can be used to...

Create storytelling.
Select the correct order and tasks of standard procedures.
Help users remember specific terms or words.

Hotspot Slide

How do you create the best hotspot slide?

✅ Inform the user about what they need to do
✅ Remember to tell the user that they need to find all the correct hotspots to complete the module
✅ Use feedback to expand on correct/wrong answers

This slide can be used to...

Identify specific items or actions related to the question, e.g.
"Look at the photo of a chemical laboratory below. Identify the five spots representing bad lab safety." or “Below is a graphic of our organisation’s core values. Click on each pillar to read more about each value.”

Range Slide

How do you create the best range slide?

✅ Ask a clear and concise question that expects a definite number as an answer
✅ Clearly state the direction and ends of the scale, e.g. 0 = “Not at all likely” to 10 = “Extremely likely.”

This slide can be used to...

Ask users to rate their opinion or experience of a specific topic.
Ask users to what extent they agree or disagree with a statement.

Rating Slide

How do you create the best rating slide?

✅ Ask a clear and concise question that expects a definite number as an answer
✅ Clearly state the direction and ends of the scale, e.g. 0 stars = “Not at all likely” to 5 stars = “Extremely likely.”

This slide can be used to...

Ask users to rate their opinion or experience of a specific topic.
Ask users to what extent they agree or disagree with a statement.
Display at the end to ask people for their opinion on the module.

Sequence Slide

How do you create the best sequence slide?

✅ Tell the users what they are expected to do in a short and concise sentence.
✅ Aim to use 5-6 answers per slide to give users a good overview of the options.

This slide can be used to...

Confirm that users can recreate a procedure or journey, e.g. “What to do in case of an emergency or work accident.”
Combine and build a story, e.g. “What you can expect your first day at work to look like.”
Build an important statement, e.g. your organisation’s vision.

SCORM Slide

How do you create the best SCORM slide?

✅ Make sure your file is optimised to be used on all devices.
✅ Inform the users about how to interact with the file and guide them if they need to perform specific interactions.
✅ To learn more, read our article on SCORM best practices here.

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