WHO IS BONA

Description of the Activity

Jared,

Thank you so much for your interest in SweetRush and our Learning Architect opportunity. We are EXCITED that you are moving forward in our interview process and please keep an eye out for a meeting invite for next week’s interview. As part of our process, we have a Creativity Question for you to complete prior to the next interview. Please carefully read the instructions below​​ and let me know if you have any questions.

Creativity Question:

Bona, one of the world’s most successful flooring products company, has approached SweetRush to help them convert their 4-day instructor-led “Sand and Finish school” into self-paced eLearning. Bona has never created eLearning before. They have a generous budget, but need to gain buy-in from senior leadership that eLearning is an appropriate alternative to the classroom model. The audience for their training are:

  • Multi-generational, skewing slightly heavier on the 30-40 age range
  • Mostly but not entirely male
  • Professional wood flooring installers and finishers, most running their own businesses, and seeking Bona’s Certified Craftsman designation

Your challenge is to review this first PowerPoint they sent to SweetRush, and come back with your vision for “who is Bona” and their “12 commandments” and how you would treat this content in eLearning. Please share your thoughts for seat time, level of interactivity, and creative approach. Be as creative as you can. Bona is a high potential customer and we want there to be plenty of “wow factor.”

You do not need to actually create any design documents or develop any training. We’re mostly interested in your ideas for a creative solution. You have up to 2-hours to complete this Creativity challenge. We’ll reserve 15-20 minutes at your interview to discuss your ideas. You can prepare a summary document or presentation if you wish, but it’s not required.

Good luck and have fun!

LEVEL OF INTERACTIVITY

Level 1. Passive-no interaction
Level 2. Limited interaction
Level 3. Moderate interaction
Level 4. Simulation and game-based learning

SEAT TIME

Self-Paced Training: ~ 48-60 mins

Simulation: ~ 60-90 mins

Post-Test: ~ 90 mins

Total Training Time: ~ 4 Hours, 30 Mins

OTHER PROJECT NOTES:

  • Membership Price: $200
  • Members pay out-of-pocket for lodging, mileage, meals, etc.
  • Miss days of work while attending on-site training
  • # of total members ???

ASSET LIST

  • Learning Architects
  • Instructional Designers
  • Multimedia, Asset Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Developers
  • Music
  • Music/Video editors
  • On-screen Actor
  • On-screen Actor w/ voiceover
  • On-the-job Actor
  • CADD created graphic design elements, 2D & 3D
  • .mp4 videos, .mp3 audio (compressed), transcript included for 508 compliance.
  • Self-paced training module published with Storyline 360
  • Simulation created with Construct 2 Software. Published via HTML5
  • Compatibility: Desktop, Laptop, 9″+ Tablet.
  • Post Test accessed & controlled via Bona LMS
  • Certs and Approval documentation sent via email.

PROJECT ARCHITECTURE

1. EXPECTATIONS

Presentation Method: On-camera actor in a beautiful, modern, & bright setting consisting of vibrant wood tones. (Lynda.com style). On-screen animations and core terminology shown to build basic foundation.

Section Running Time: 3 minutes

Content Covered:

  • Identifying Owner’s Expectations
  • Specifying Crew Expectations
  • Defining Product Expectations

Level of Interaction: 1

Assessment: Simulation & Post-test

2. KNOW THY SPECIES

Presentation Method: Click on various wood species that contains a complete “Species Profile on 33 types of hardwood“.

Section Running Time: ~ 28 mins

Content Covered:

  • Identify sanding approaches.
  • Distinguish stain application techniques.
  • Evaluate drying times.
  • Verify compatibility of finishes with species on 33 main hardwood species.
  • Etc.

Level of Interaction: 2

Assessment: 10Q CYU after this section. Simulation & Post-test

3. ENVIRONMENT: TEMP/RH/DEW POINT

Presentation Method: Several 1 minute videos for each section of content below lead by on-screen presenter. Chunking this information will the help adult learners grasp concepts.

Section Running Time: ~ 6 mins

Content Covered:

  • Identify the environment.
  • Locate thermostat, fan controls, and draft patterns.
  • Analyze Relative Humidity (RH) & Dew Point via electronic reader.
  • Build the environment profile.
  • Adapt the product for 7 days.

Level of Interaction: 1

Assessment: 10Q CYU in module, Simulation & Post-test

4. AIR FLOW CONTROL

Presentation Method: Using the on-screen actor as voiceover, and ‘on-the-job actor’ that demonstrates controlling of air flow, and creating “zero” air flow.

Section Running Time: ~2 mins

Content Covered:

  • Identify methods to control air flow.
  • Identify methods for creating “zero” air flow.

Level of Interaction: 1

Assessment: Simulation & Post-test

5. READ THE DIRECTIONS

Presentation Method: On-screen actor voiceover accompanied by on-screen text and images of products for optimized identification of products by container/label.

Section Running Time: ~ 3 mins

Content Covered:

  • Identify the different Bona products.
  • Comprehend differences between products.
  • Classification of what products to use on what species.
  • Indicate the uses of each product, stirring, mixing, time factors, penteration, etc.

Level of Interaction: 1

Assessment: Simulation & Post-test

6. FLOOR PREPARATION

Presentation Method: Multiple video with on-the-job actor with voiceover showing how to approach various preparations based on species and finish seeking. User can click their desired finishing profile to watch in-depth video.

Section Running Time: ~ 12 minutes

Content Covered:

  • Operate machinery properly & safely.
  • Identify proper sanding techniques – general overview.
  • Identifying proper use of sand paper grits.
  • Apply the proper sanding technique based on species & finish type.

Level of Interaction: 2

Assessment: Simulation & Post-test

7. Feather, FeAtHer, FEATHER

Presentation Method: On-the-job actor showing various feathering techniques with various tools and applicators. Voiceover providing in-depth description of applications while actor is doing the actions.

Section Running Time: ~5 mins

Content Covered: 

  • Classify correct feathering techniques.
  • Classify incorrect feather techniques.

Level of Interaction: 1

Assessment: Simulation & Post-test

8. KEEP THE FLOOR CLEAN

Presentation Method: Short video with on-the-job actor showing best practices in keeping air and floor clean with the proper understanding of environment and proper use of equipment. 3D up-close renderings comparing different levels of cleanliness and the outcomes.

Section Running Time: ~ 1 min

Content Covered:

  • Identify clean air & clean floor methods.
  • Compare examples of jobs with clean floors and not-so-clean floors.

Level of Interaction: 1

Assessment: Simulation & Post-test

9. APPLICATION RATE/TOOL

Presentation Method: User clicks which species they want to learn application method about, then shown 3D animated renderings up close of proper tools, application process, showing layers of each application, thickness of each coat, and time between coats.

Section Running Time: ~ 20 mins

Content Covered:

  • Describe application tools.
  • Identify application process.
  • Specify layer thicknesses.
  • Distinguish time between coats.

Level of Interaction: 2

Assessment: 10Q CYU in module, Simulation & Post-test

10. MIX YOUR PRODUCT

Presentation Method: Interactive section asking the learner to identify a proper mixed solution based on 3 videos. User selects the video that depicts the proper mixture process and is provided feedback based on selection.

Section Running Time: ~3 mins

Content Covered:

  • Reading directions again!
  • Identify a properly mixed product.

Level of Interaction: 2

Assessment: Video Selection Interaction in module, Simulation & Post-test

11. STRAIN YOUR FINISH

Presentation Method: Short video explaining straining technique.

Section Running Time: ~1 min

Content Covered:

  • Identify proper straining techniques.

Level of Interaction: 1

Assessment: Simulation & Post-test

12. FLOOR CARE

Presentation Method: On-the-job actor with floor owner(s) talking to them and guiding them through floor care tasks, protection efforts, giving them documentation and Floor Care Kit, etc. Emphasize Floor Care Kit.

Section Running Time: ~2 mins

Content Covered:

  • Classify information to share with customer

Level of Interaction: 1

Assessment: Simulation & Post-test

INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS

The simulation environment will provide random job specs to the learner. Pre-populated with over 100 combinations of jobs (floor species, size, condition, etc.), learners will never get the same simulation experience twice. A passing score of 90% or above is needed 3 consecutive times. All scores will be logged through the Bona LMS for verification purposes and approval for LIVE, Controlled Environment Training.

LIVE, CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

This highly interactive simulation utility has the ability to fill ALL the identified GAPs that the in-person, 4-day instructor-led “Sand and Finish School” training achieves.

FINAL EXAM (ONLINE VIA Bona LMS)

12 section final exam, with 10 questions per section (randomly taken from a pool of 100 questions per section).  Each section of the exam will be focused on each of the 12 Commandments. 100% needed to gain certification.

CERTIFIED!

Bona

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