Implementation and Evaluation of Template-based Learning Content Development System

[[abstract]]This study developed a template-based learning content development system. The system designed in this study allows developers compose learning materials directly on-line via web browser and directly publish their content onto platform. All an instructional designer has to do is to select a template type and enter learning materials into web-forms following the system’s guiding steps. After the last fill-in step is finished, the system automatically assembles learning content and saves them onto platform. Designers do not need strong techniques of multimedia or programming. Professional content designers were invited to test the system. Time spending on designing learning content is automatically recorded. The statistic results showed the ratio of the average length of a learning unit and that of designing it is one to twelve. The satisfaction survey indicated that overall satisfaction toward the system is above four point in a five point scale, and satisfaction toward visual design scored the highest marks. Interview of individual tester provided information about feasibility of applying this system into real business, possible difficulties, and directions for improving the system.