The following composite demonstrates that for small and medium sized businesses rapis eLearning is certaining the most efficient and most economical way to begin to implement eLearning in an organization. Rapid E-Learning will not always be the instruction design model to answer your training needs but it may be a good way to begin to test the waters. |
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Development Timeframe |
Budget for Development |
Developed by . . . |
Traditional |
3-11 weeks |
$5000 to 30,000 per instructional hour |
Training professionals such as instructional designers, instructors, course authors, etc. |
Strategic |
12+ weeks |
Often blended costs can go higher |
A cross-functional team that includes HR, instructional design and others.
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Rapid |
3 weeks |
Staff of 1-2 professionals and little or no budget |
SME's with templates and training professional guidance
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(Devries & Bersin, 2004- Used with permission through common license agreement.)
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| It is always important to assess the needs of your organization and then design to meet those needs. This includes the methods of delivery.
Rapid eLearning
A good method to begin with then as others have done-blend other models to address more complex needs.
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Learning Category |
Example |
Instructional Strategy |
Delivery method |
To Generate Awareness |
There is a new pricing model being announced and here it is. |
Read and Listen |
Email, conference call, rapid e-learning |
Recall Information |
Learn to tell your customers about our new pricing model. |
Read, listen, discuss, and answer multiple-choice questions |
Rapid e-learning |
Application |
Learn how to apply the multifaceted pricing model to your customer's situations. |
Read, listen, discuss, case study or simulation practice. |
Rapid e-learning blended with some traditional e-learning, including case studies, simulations and assessments. |
Mastery |
Become a recognized pricing expert in the regional sales office, with authority to give discounts. |
The application-level strategies, plus practical experiences and testing. |
Traditional or strategic e-learning, plus real-world experience with coaching or mentoring. May include certification testing. |
(Bersin, 2005). Used with permission through common license agreement.)
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