3C Framework:
How Does It Work
3C, or the Triple Control Framework, is a fully transparent approach to the development of eLearning solutions, which we established to the tiniest detail. It is our way of producing eLearning courses.
Since the ‘C’ stands for Control, the 3C Framework guarantees the control stays in the hands of our clients through the entire process of the creation of eLearning solutions. The triple control in question is the Creative, Process, and Financial Control. If we sparked your interest, continue reading to find out more about each.
Since the ‘C’ stands for Control, the 3C Framework guarantees the control stays in the hands of our clients through the entire process of the creation of eLearning solutions. The triple control in question is the Creative, Process, and Financial Control. If we sparked your interest, continue reading to find out more about each.
Creative Control
The first C in our 3C approach stands for the Control clients have over the creative aspects.
A unique and structured feedback system means that creative input from all parties is built into all steps of the eLearning course development.
The feedback is important in order to find out how the clients feel about the creative solutions for their eLearning courses, including the overall theme, design, and the general mood of the course. Because of that, all ideas are documented and shared via our detailed Needs Analysis and Moodboard documents.
In short, control over the creative process allows us to develop custom eLearning solutions that are highly creative and tailored exactly to learners’ needs.
In short, control over the creative process allows us to develop custom eLearning solutions that are highly creative and tailored exactly to learners’ needs.
Process Control
Another important C is the Control clients exercise over the entire process. Development of eLearning solutions can be a complex process with many stakeholders involved and a million little details to keep in mind.
Process control, therefore, helps clients to keep control over the project and stay informed about what is being done, how it is being done, and why we do it, at each stage of the development. It is a methodology that keeps everybody involved on the same page when it comes to any question or conundrum about the project.
In short, Process Control empowers our clients during the entire life-cycle of the project, establishes their authority over the development, and helps us reach the desired objectives together.
In short, Process Control empowers our clients during the entire life-cycle of the project, establishes their authority over the development, and helps us reach the desired objectives together.
Financial Control
Last but not least, the third C in our 3C approach stands for the Control over the financial aspects of our eLearning services.
Clients receive full transparency of costs and time spent on the development of eLearning courses.
With our unique pricing document and our Calculator, there is no space left for surprises or hidden costs. There’s nothing worse than realizing halfway through a project that there are not enough financial resources to finish it. Financial Control allows for better decision-making and prevents this from happening.
In short, keeping financial control allows clients to maintain supervision of the budget and keep aligned with their company’s fiscal objectives.
In short, keeping financial control allows clients to maintain supervision of the budget and keep aligned with their company’s fiscal objectives.
What Are the Benefits of the Framework?
Customized Courses
Feedback during the entire process helps us to collaboratively agree on the best and unique solutions for your eLearning needs.
No Surprises
The transparency of the framework and control on the side of our clients leave no room for surprises, financial or any other kind.
Better End Results
Customized content and no surprises equals better end results. And better end results equals happier clients.
Within the 3C Framework we developed a 7-stage system through which the clients are guided by our highly competent team to collaboratively determine the exact needs and desired outcomes from our custom eLearning services.
Within the 3C Framework we developed a 7-stage system through which the clients are guided by our highly competent team to collaboratively determine the exact needs and desired outcomes from our custom eLearning services.
The 3C Framework Stages
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Needs Analysis
The starting point. All good eLearning projects start with a plan. The Needs Analysis helps you to uncover the reasons for the project – the project’s key aims and who the target audience is. It’s a systematic brainstorming session that includes all of the project’s key stakeholders.Questions about the learner characteristics and context, the actual structure of the course as well as the kind of resources that will be needed are all covered.
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Research and Outline
Completion of the Needs Analysis and follow-on research allows for the curation of foundational material that is then shaped into the course Outline. The creation of the Outline is a fundamental step as it adds a sense of structure and flow that’s needed to begin shaping the course. For the first time, it allows for the proper visualisation of the learning journey and helps to define the natural layout for the richer details that follow.Two feedback iterations are allowed as part of this process, meaning that you can be fully involved in the course outline creation and thereby prevent the chance of unwanted surprises down the line.
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Concept
The Outline is followed by the Concept. The Concept is a step that comes before the ideas that were sketched in the Outline are added to the course. The main purpose of the Concept is to confirm everyone is on the same page when it comes to the goals, objectives and overall theme of the course.The Concept is essential because any misunderstandings or possible changes to the theme can be made before more extensive details are included in the course, thus ensuring everyone is focused on the desired objective upfront.
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Storyboard
The creation of a Storyboard is the next fundamental step in the process. It’s where the substance and detail are added to the Outline. Lessons and modules are principal ingredients here and give the Instructional Designers a platform from which to brief the creatives in the development team.Creating a Storyboard is a little like writing code for a website build as it leads the way for the visual translation that follows. As with the creation of the Outline, you would have two opportunities to give feedback during this stage, allowing for better collaboration and outcomes along the design journey.
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Moodboard
The Moodboard adds a dash of visual creativity to the design process, as well as allows parties to agree on all aspects of branding, style, and imagery. Integral to our “no-surprise” philosophy of working, the Moodboard assists with the alignment of expectations and is an exciting addition to the development journey for all stakeholders. Two stages of client feedback are also integral to this part of the process.Stage 6 >
Demo
Experience a small chunk of the course for the first time. The creation of the Demo is the last step and allows for the final round of client feedback before the green light for the final production of course materials.Any final comments may be noted, and bugs ironed out, allowing once again for a reduced chance of any unwanted surprises at the end.
Stage 7
Final course creation
Final delivery and all systems go! After all the hard work, multiple iterations of feedback, and creative masterminding, your final course is now ready to be delivered!