Choosing Your Development Methods
March 10, 2011
Your Presenters
• Julie Brink, viaLearning– Director of eLearning
• Moderator: Nic McMahon– VP of global Solutions
Today’s Agenda
Current training trendsPlatform options for development
• e-Learning• Mobile• Virtual instructor-led• Blended
How to decideQ&A
Introduction to Health LiteracyCurrent trends and market statistics
What’s new?
Trends and statistics
• U.S. organizations spent $125.88 billion on employee training and development in 2009
– Approximately $27.1 billion of that was spent on e-learning products and services.
• Training expenditures increasing
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4.6 Billion in Perspective
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Platform options for development
Articulate
• Add interactivity and narration to PowerPoint slides
• Outputs a .swf file for posting on any Web server or LMS
• Creates SCORM and AICC-compliant content
BenefitsShorter development than FlashEngage activitiesFamiliar-- PowerPoint interfaceEmbed Flash objects
Not the best forNo software simulation or screen
capturingBranching is limited and not as
user-friendly as other tools
Captivate
• Create, deliver and maintain SCORM- and AICC-compliant e-Learning content
• Best rapid development of… Software
demonstrations Interactive
simulations Branching scenarios Quizzes
BenefitsShorter development than FlashEfficient workflow between multiple
productsScreen recordingBranching developmentBuilt-in quizmaking toolMaster slides/master objectsOnline review toolsTwitter integration (Captivate 5)Interface similar to Adobe’s Creative
SuiteTrack user scores without an LMSNot the best forHighly engaging Flash interactivities
Adobe Presenter
• Flash-based presentations and self-paced courses with narration and interactivity
• Outputs a PDF from a URL—no software downloads
BenefitsFamiliar interface (PowerPoint)AICC, SCORM 1.2, and SCORM 2004
compliantBuild reusable layouts & assetsDownsides• Needs multiple products to take
full advantage– Interactivity from Captivate– Integrate with Connect Pro to
make e-Learning
• Image and font issues when published
Other Rapid Tools
• Brainshark• Lectora• Atlantic Link
• LMS Products• Others…
Adobe® Flash
What is it?Rich internet application that offers high interactivityand action.
• Custom development for specific interactions, movement, animations, etc.
• Supported by 98% of Web browsers — operating system and browser independent.
• Great for video• Not easily used by untrained individuals
Flash
Flash
Benefits• Browser and OS independent• Design elements are highly
engaging, interactive• Games typically easy to
use/launch• Video doesn't require an OS-
dependent plugin• Program to collect data and
most things that server-side scripts can do.
Drawbacks• Text extraction can be
challenging• Time• Cost• Need developer skill• Most Flash applications
and websites can be very large and slow download
• Minimal support on Apple products
Proprietary SystemsBenefits
Built for your specific needs
ConsExpensive to buildCan be time-intensive to train people on
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Mobile
Mobile is here to stay
• People use smartphones approximately 30% of time to make calls
• The Middle East and Africa will have the strongest mobile data traffic growth of any region at 129%
• There will be nearly one mobile device per personby 2015.
• The US market for Mobile Learning products and services reached $632.2 million in 2009. Will grow to $14 billion by 2014.
How mLearning is used
• Performance support • General job performance support• JIT information• Informal training• Takes learning full circle• Gives learner immediate feedback
In Action
mLearning development challenges
Primary inhibitors in the buying mLearning segments are:
• A plethora of rapidly-evolving devices
• Competing operating systems
• New technologies enabling new classes of applications
• LMS reporting
• Incompatible development platforms
• Non-standard mobile Web browsers
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Virtual ILT
Differences
• Webinars: information-only sessions that can accommodate a large audience
• V-ILT: live interactive session with smaller audience.
• Both formats can result in a ‘recorded training session’
What is V-ILT?
• Emerging trend in the training field• Provides the strengths of ILT with
convenience and cost-savings of eLearning
• Content delivered by an instructor to facilitate conversation and training
• Inexpensive• Wide distribution• Two-way communication
and live feedback • Convenient: take at
home, on the road, in the office
• Best leverage of peer-to-peer learning besides classroom
• No face-to-face interaction
• Smaller audience means you may need to do more sessions
• Without interactive elements, V-ILT courses can easily result in “Death by PowerPoint”
Making them better
• Use annotation tools—highlighting, pointer, whiteboard, etc.
• Allow 2-way communicationand live feedback
• Tighten the content- smaller chunks or hour-long talkfest?
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Blended Learning
What is it?
A blend of multiple delivery methods, like…
– Wikis– Multiplayer online
gaming– Weblogs (i.e., blogs)
and online diaries– eBooks– Pod casting– V-ILT– e-Learning
– Intelligent agents– Wireless
technologies– Mobile devices– Webcasting and
video streaming– Online simulations– Digital libraries and
content repositories
Goals
• Cost reduction
• Increase reach and volume
• Keep pace with rapid changes in training curriculum and technology
• More engaging learning environments
Challenges
• Learning new technology
• Expecting learners to adapt to blended learning
• Obtaining support from management
• Finding sufficient resources
• Multiple languages for global audience
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Decisions, decisions
Considerations to choosing your training methods
Considerations
• Budget• Internal resource availability• Audience size• Learning goals• Course complexity• Timeline• Outcome expectations• Reporting
Summary
Current trendsPlatform options for developmente-LearningMobileVirtual instructor-ledBlended
How to Decide
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