Activity 2.2 – e-Learning Implementations in the Organisational Context

Based on your research into the current status of e-learning, what decisions do you expect organisations to address before they implement an e-learning program?

• Cost
• Equipment
• Technology infrastructure
• Learner Readiness
• Trainer Readiness
• Management Readiness
• Support staff
• Venues or Learning Centres
• Buy or build courses
• Maintaining Records – LMS or LCMS
• Keeping material up-to-date / editing or tailoring to specific needs
• Copyright of content
• Scalability
• Trainer contact – or not
• Collaborative environment – synchronous or asynchronous
• What courses / content will be offered online
• Measuring Return on Investment (ROI)
• Measuring outcomes and effectiveness

Reading: Jennifer de Vries “e-Learning Strategy: A Framework for Success”
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/aug2005/devries.htm

(See separate posting for summary and reflection)

Reading: Robinson, B. 2001, “Innovation in open and distance learning: some lessons from experience and research”, in Innovation in Open & Distance Learning, eds Lockwood, F. & Gooley, A., pp15-26, Kogan Page, London

(See separate posting for summary and reflection)