Introduction
Specialized topics, legal requirements, technical processes—many digital courses deal with content that is anything but easy to understand. The trick is to
Why “simple” is not “easier”
In e-learning in particular, if you simplify content too much, you lose important details. But if you use overly complex language, you won’t reach your target audience. The solution lies in structured, step-by-step preparation – with a clear focus on relevance and usefulness.
If you can explain it simply, you understand it.
—Albert Einstein (attributed)
Principles of complexity reduction
| Method | Example & benefits |
|---|---|
| Chunking | Break content down into small, digestible pieces of information |
| Examples & analogies | Illustrate technical terms with real-life situations |
| Visualization | Use diagrams instead of continuous text, flowcharts instead of bullet points |
| Progressive disclosure | Build up complexity step by step (first the basic principle, then the exceptions) |
| Storytelling | Embed content in a comprehensible story |
Didactic tricks with Lessonator
Lessonator supports you in implementation with:
- Page structure with sections and chapters
- Info boxes for definitions, summaries, or warnings
- Media integration (e.g., explanatory video, image as process graphic)
- Quiz questions to reinforce complex relationships
- Interactive page types (e.g., drop-down areas, selection boxes)
Target group orientation is crucial
Complexity is relative to the target group. What sounds trivial to professionals may be incomprehensible to beginners. Therefore:
- Define your target audience in advance.
- Adapt the language and examples to this target group.
- If necessary, allow for multiple levels in the course (introduction, consolidation, check).
Conclusion
Complex content does not have to be conveyed in a complicated way. With a clear concept, appropriate visualizations, and good didactic tools, you can create clarity—even with difficult topics. Lessonator gives you the right tools for the job.