eLearning Technology Assessment and Selection

Technology is a central part of eLearning. Without the right tools and technology, even the best eLearning approach can fall short of expectations.

This can be a confusing area, which often raises more questions than answers.  Will the technology integrate with our IT environment? How do I integrate a system with my Human Resource systems and processes? What functionality should I expect?  Are global eLearning standards applicable? Will the technology I’m about to implement be redundant in 6 months time?

Our technical team work closely with IT, learning and development professions and project managers, to cut through the jargon and assist with a solution that fits the job.

Using our Methodology, we can assist at all stages of the Tools Assessment process:

  • Technology Audit
  • Requirements Definition
  • Solution architecture
  • Market Scans
  • Tool selection
  • Demonstration Management
  • Proof of concept and Prototyping

There are many software applications, and technology that are readily available, and we can help you with:

  • Content Authoring
  • Learning Management
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Content Management
  • Systems Integration

LMS, LCMS, CMS - What do you need?  It doesn’t matter what you call it, our focus is on the functionality that best suits your individual requirements. We can also assist you to select appropriate technologies that can be integrated together and with your wider environment

Learning Content Content Authoring At some stage you will need to address the complex area of selecting appropriate tools to develop your eLearning content. The eLearning market offers an abundance of tools, ranging from rapid authoring tools, to multimedia software. Standards, budget, IT infrastructure and internal skills capability will all factor into your assessment and selection process. Our experienced eLearning team can assist and provide valuable advice.
Learner Management Learning Management Systems (LMS) Once you have eLearning content you need to put it somewhere, manage it and of course let your audience gain easy access to it. As with authoring tools, the complex LMS area can be confusing and time consuming. Solutions range from readily available open source applications [Link to Moodle site], through to proprietary licensed software. We can help you cut-through the clutter and assist with valuable services to assess, select, and manage your implementation.
Web 2.0 Collaborative Learning

Once you have your eLearning content, and a suitable platform to manage it, it may be time to consider communication tools and Social Media, such as Wikis, messaging, blogs and discussion boards. Now that Internet speeds have now reached acceptable speeds for streaming multimedia, immersive live virtual classrooms are now realistic propositions. If you need assistance to bring your eLearning environment into the Web 2.0 era, or just need a simple and effective way to facilitate collaborative learning, we can assist in creating a solution to fit your needs.

Tag and Bag learning assets Content Management

Effective management of digital assets is key to getting the most out of your content. Development times can be reduced by creating assets that can be easily archived and searched. Digital assets can be reused and repurposed through the use of meta data and an organized content structure. Content management allows you to see what content your organization has and find the assets you need quickly.

HRMS/ERP Systems Integration

Does your eLearning environment talk with your HRMS or ERP? Disparate systems and duplication of data is a common problem we can help with. Our technical team has experience in systems analysis and data mapping to work in conjunction with your IT system owners to enable the communication between your systems.

 

Contact

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Case Study

Energy Industry

Produced in partnership with the Australian Flexible Learning Framework our eLearning solution delivered highly interactive Flash simulations of polarity testing techniques for a variety of scenarios.

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