Building My First Module: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned
Developing My First eLearning Module (Non-Education Related) For my first module, I chose to challenge myself by developing a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) course. This module aimed to teach police academy students how to detect involuntary eye jerking, known as nystagmus, as an indicator of intoxication. I selected this course because it focused on adult education, allowing me to expand my portfolio beyond primary learners, who had been my main audience for most of my career. Additionally, it provided an opportunity to create a course outside my usual content knowledge. Surprisingly, the process was smoother than expected, and it boosted my confidence to pursue more adult-oriented projects. What Went Well (And Didn’t): Highlights of the Development Process The planning stage was the most overwhelming. I was given many resources, which was fantastic, but the challenge lay in learning them quickly and condensing the material into a 10-15 minute course. Drawing from my years of t...
