Addressing Fictional Challenges Through Real Instructional Design Solutions
For this Full Sail University Instructional Design and Technology project, creating a training video that addresses visitor engagement challenges at a fictional museum provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate core learning design principles in action. With museums seeing more than 850 million visitors per year in the US alone, technology has become critical in enhancing the visitor experience, making this a relevant and timely instructional challenge. The fictional scenario allows for creative problem-solving while applying evidence-based training methodologies to a realistic workplace situation. Video guides are particularly effective for instruction because they're visually clear and can demonstrate correct procedures and sequences, with 83% of people preferring to receive instructional content by video rather than text or image form. This project demonstrates how instructional designers can create compelling learning experiences that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, using QR code implementation as a vehicle to showcase multimedia instruction, performance support, and change management principles.
Showcasing Instructional Design Expertise Through Museum Technology Training
This Full Sail project presents an ideal canvas for demonstrating advanced instructional design competencies, from needs analysis through evaluation and implementation support. The fictional museum staff training video must incorporate key learning design elements while addressing realistic workplace challenges. The instructional content should cover how frontline staff can help visitors navigate QR code-enabled experiences, including troubleshooting technical issues and explaining the value of engaging with QR-linked content, demonstrating how effective workplace learning addresses both technical skills and soft skills development. The project can showcase how strategic instructional design can lead to measurable outcomes—proper QR code implementation can increase mobile guide conversion rates from 5% to 35%—while emphasizing learner-centered design principles. The training approach should model best practices by emphasizing that quality over quantity is key when curating content, focusing on delivering bite-sized, engaging, and high-quality instruction that aligns with clear learning objectives. By creating a comprehensive training solution for this fictional scenario, the project demonstrates mastery of instructional design theory, multimedia development skills, and the ability to create meaningful learning experiences that drive real organizational change.