ID and instructional approach(es) used for Baby Boomers and audiences needed accommodation.

1. Mastery of Aging WellMastery of Aging Well
E-learning and DVDsE-learning and DVDs
Chris LaBelleChris LaBelle
chris.labelle@oregonstate.educhris.labelle@oregonstate.edu

2. BackgroundBackground
“Written and narrated by Sharon Johnson,
OSU Associate Professor in Family and
Community Health, this interactive five-part
online course explores practical, research-
based solutions to many of the problems
that you or aging family members may be
encountering.”

3. Basic Approach and Design RigorBasic Approach and Design Rigor
Peer-reviewed content: external consultant
with expertise in health/gerontology and faculty
advisory team
Narrated slide shows with audio-visual
elements
Surveys polled 300 potential audience
members
Usability evaluation of 100+ users

4. Five ModulesFive Modules
Memory Difficulties: Should I be Worried?
Depression in Later Life
Medication Jeopardy
Food as Medicine?
Physical Activity and Exercise in Later Life

5. Courses and Key PartnershipsCourses and Key Partnerships
Memory Difficulties: Should I be Worried?
Depression in Later Life
Medication Jeopardy
Food as Medicine?
Physical Activity and Exercise in Later Life
USDA Grant & AARP Partnership
Tier 1 (free online course)
Tier 2 (online instructor-led course)
Tier 3 (DVDs for TV)

7. Course Framework (tier 1)Course Framework (tier 1)

8. Course Framework (tier 2)Course Framework (tier 2)

9. • Graphic design
• Hyperlinks
• Audio levels
• Navigation
• Accessibility
Design ConsiderationsDesign Considerations
• Interactivity
• Fonts
• Visual elements
• “How to” / Help

10. What Would You Change? (100+ evaluators)What Would You Change? (100+ evaluators)
Content – no comments
Format
- More print out material (4)
- More section breaks (2)
- Too long (1)
Presentation
- More emphasis (more voices/color) (4)
- Slow down pacing (2)

11. What Would You Change? (100+ evaluators)What Would You Change? (100+ evaluators)
Content
- Organization of content good (20)
- Held my attention (10)
Format
- Multimedia (audio-visual) approach helpful (15)
- Enjoy being able to view at home (7)
Presentation
- Appropriate pacing (16)

12. Thank you!
Sharon Johnson
s.johnson@oregonstate.edu
Chris LaBelle
chris.labelle@oregonstate.edu