Another indicator for quality with regard to eLearning
offerings is the possibility to arrange individual learning units
according the users‘ needs. In this case, it is necessary to
take into consideration who is in charge of updating the individualised
course modules. Some suppliers include authoring tools in their portfolio,
which can be used by employees without any programming knowledge.
When drawing up eLearning offers, be it an order placed with an eLearning
producer or on one‘s own initiative, and when selecting a Learning
Management System (LMS) for managing learning contents and the individual
learners, it is necessary to assess the situation. It is also a good
idea to carry out extensive market research with regard to eLearning
producers and suppliers. At the same time, we recommend reading (complimentary)
newsletters, such as global-learning.de (with a view to the German
eLearning-market) or Checkpoint eLearning Europe and eLearning-expo
(German market place) or specialist journals like Learning Circuits
(US-American Online Magazine in order to stay up-to-date on current
market developments. An initial selection of suitable suppliers can
be found by researching in the Internet or visiting trade fair booths,
by requesting brochures and studies (e.g. regarding Learning Management
Systems, reports on suppliers on the market).
Suppliers receive an outline of the project or rather a requirements specification by the person in charge of eLearning in an enterprise. This outline should contain the following clear and concise information that is part of the checklist “Information to be included in an enquiry for a 'tailored' eLearning solution“. |
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