French Toast E-Learning Module
Discover how this e-learning module was designed to teach high school Family & Consumer Science students the basics of making French Toast - complete with tools, techniques, and design decisions.
Project Overview
This project was developed as an interactive e-learning module to teach high school Family & Consumer Science students the foundational steps for making French toast. The goal was to create an engaging, self-paced lesson that could be used in both in-person (blended) and remote classroom settings before the students make French toast in class. The module features multimedia elements, including short instructional videos, click-to-reveal explanations, and voiceover narration, to guide students through the process of selecting ingredients, preparing, and cooking techniques.
100+
~ 20 min
Interactive E-Learning
High School Students
ages 14-18
Learning Objectives
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
Identify key ingredients and tools used in making French toast.
Describe the purpose of each ingredient in the recipe.
Follow step-by-step instructions to prepare French toast safely and correctly.
Recognize common mistakes and how to avoid them during preparation.
Reflect on their process and evaluate their final product based on texture and appearance.
Design Process & Approach
Analyze
Identified instructional goals and audience characteristics guide development.
Gathered key information from the Subject Matter Expert.
Design
Design
Develop
Implement
Evaluate
The course used Backward Design and ADDIE model to meet learning objectives.
Multimedia principles were used for engagement & clarity.
The instructional flow & scripting was storyboarded.
Core modules built using Articulate Storyline, with supplementary graphics created using Canva.
Students found the format approachable, and teachers valued its alignment to the standards. Instructor noted higher confidence among students after completion.
The e-learning course was released to students through the school's LMS.
Students completed the course prior to hands-on learning in the classroom.
Challenges & Solutions
Minimal Kitchen Access
Varying Reading Comprehension Skills
Shortened Attention Spans
Prioritized Visual Interactions
Small, Manageable Sections
Paired Text With Audio
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