e-Learning Blog

1. Common Challenges in Course Material Development

Common challenges faced by education managers and e-learning production staff include the following.

• High workload in material production
• Wanting to easily create original teaching materials
• Wanting to create materials not only with text but also with dynamic videos and animations

These challenges often stem from insufficient personnel and organizational structure, as well as a lack of knowledge and skills. Due to this background, materials may end up being text-heavy, or use diagrams that lack clear relationships or consistency, which can lower the quality of the educational content. A decline in the quality of materials (including not only the content but also the appearance) can negatively impact the effectiveness of the educational materials.

2. Methods to Improve Efficiency in Course Material Development

What methods are available to achieve high-quality education within limited systems and environments? Based on 25 years of experience in e-learning production, we will introduce ways to easily create better content.

2-1 Utilization of AI

Using AI, you can create the structure of educational materials in a short time. For example, by having ChatGPT read the source information (such as existing documents or key themes), you can generate the table of contents and content proposals for the materials.

As of 2025, content created by generative AI is rarely of a quality that can be used as is. However, by reviewing the structure and content based on the current organizational situation and the educational content up to last year, there is a possibility of significantly reducing the production workload compared to creating new materials from scratch.

2-2 Utilization of Interaction/SCORM Authoring Tools

By converting PowerPoint to SCORM, you can distribute content effortlessly. There are many tools available, such as iSpring and Articulate, that utilize PowerPoint to create e-learning content. By leveraging these tools, it is also possible to implement various interactions beyond quizzes.

For example, with iSpring, you can not only convert PowerPoint materials directly into e-learning content (SCORM format) but also implement features such as branching storylines based on learner interactions and buttons to check additional information.

For more information about iSpring, please also refer to the following page.
https://hs-learning.jp/service/ispring_sales/

Also, from the following site, we offer a free guidebook explaining the overview and usage of iSpring ("Comprehensive iSpring Guide").
https://hs-learning.jp/dl/detail16/

2-3 Utilization of Animation Creation Tools

Using animations can greatly enhance learning effectiveness. Creating animations may seem like a high hurdle, but tools like Vyond have emerged that allow you to easily animate characters and create case study animations.

Functions are also available where AI generates stories and animations based on simple prompts (instructions) such as "How to utilize the critical thinking framework."

Vyond has an AI feature called Vyond Go. By simply entering a prompt (instruction), it automatically generates animations (including characters and voices) in just a few minutes. For more details about Vyond, please see the following page.
https://hs-learning.jp/service/vyond_sales/

We also offer a free guidebook explaining how to use Vyond ("Vyond Start Guide") from the following site, so you can master the basics of Vyond.
https://hs-learning.jp/dl/detail14/

3. Key Points for Enhancing Learning Effectiveness in Course Material Development

It is important not only to create content efficiently but also to be mindful of the balance with "effectiveness." Instead of thinking "Is it okay to keep things the same as always?", try incorporating new approaches one by one, observe learners' reactions, and create better content.

Depending on your own or your organization's situation, incorporate the following mechanisms as much as possible.

■ Five key points to keep in mind to enhance effectiveness

• Mechanisms that require active participation from learners, such as interactions
• Mechanisms that allow learners to self-assess their understanding, such as quizzes
• Content that allows learners to find relevance to themselves, such as familiar examples
• Incorporate storytelling to promote content understanding
• Collect feedback from learners through surveys and measure learning effectiveness for improvement

4. Collaboration with External Specialist Companies as an Option

Collaborating with external specialist companies is effective for supplementing areas that are difficult to handle alone and achieving results in a short period. If the issues are not yet clear, or if you have not yet identified the appropriate content style or creation method for your team, it is advisable to consult with an external production company.

Recently, production companies often provide a variety of services beyond just creating educational materials. If you have concerns like the following, please feel free to consult with us.

• How does the education we are providing compare to that of other companies?
• It feels like the education is becoming monotonous, but is this really okay?
• We want to create as much as possible by ourselves, but how should we aim for greater efficiency and effectiveness?

5. Introduction to Human Science

This blog explained key points for streamlining instructional material production and enhancing learning effectiveness. Creating educational materials is not merely about providing information; it is an essential means to promote learners' understanding and behavioral change. Even with limited resources, by leveraging AI, various tools, and collaborating with external specialized companies, it becomes possible to produce more effective and efficient instructional materials. Let’s overcome challenges related to material production and create high-quality content that improves learning outcomes.

At Human Science, in addition to creating teaching materials using iSpring, we also have extensive experience in producing animated videos with Vyond. As certified resellers of iSpring and Vyond, we provide comprehensive support ranging from implementation assistance to production outsourcing. Below, we will introduce the details of each service.

iSpring (e-learning content creation tool)

We provide extensive support for the introduction, operation, and even content creation outsourcing of iSpring products. Additionally, we hold joint seminars with iSpring. For more details, please refer to the following website.
https://hs-learning.jp/service/ispring_sales/

Vyond (Animation Creation Tool)

We provide support for procedures before and after purchasing Vyond, offer training courses, handle communication with the Vyond provider (in English), and support everything from proposing educational content tailored to customer requests to production. For more details, please refer to the following site.
https://hs-learning.jp/service/vyond_sales/

At Human Science, we support a variety of tools beyond iSpring and Vyond, offering a wide range of services related to educational content—from in-house content development support to outsourced production of animation videos and teaching materials. Please feel free to consult with us.

Furthermore, Human Science has extensive experience in creating manuals for various products and services. Among these are production achievements of product and service introduction videos and user education content that accompany the manuals. In this way, we can provide one-stop support from proposing and producing manuals and training texts to proposing and producing educational content. Please feel free to contact us.