selecting the right platform

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Finding your perfect PlatformGavin WoodsBusiness Development Manager

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Masterclass:Getting the most out of E-LearningEdinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, October 2015

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What is a Learning platform?..Focused on the delivery, management and tracking of Learning content.

Learning Portal

Proprietary Open-source

SaaS solution

Learning Management

SystemTalent

Management System

SCORM 1.2 or 2004

Learning Record Store

Tin-Can / X-API

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Areas to consider:Implementation

Adaptation

Security

Reporting

Functionality

Scalability

Hosting

Integration

Support

Platform

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Key Questions:• How long does the LMS typically take to deploy?

(days vs. weeks vs. months)• Does the system offer a configurable structure that

cuts down on implementation time?• Is there a realistic and detailed project plan

available from the vendor?• Does the vendor team have proven experience on

similar implementations?

Easy to implement?

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Key Questions:• Can the system reflect the job roles and

permissions that you required in your organisation?• Can the text and icons be customised to meet your

preferences?• Can the look and feel of the system be customised

to reflect organisation or department branding?• Are their options to configure system areas like

course approvals, catalogues, learner accounts.. etc.?

Easy to adapt?

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Key Questions:• Does the LMS offer built-in security features as

standard?• Do the features meet your own data protection and

information security policies?• Is this security reflected in the organisations

currently using the technology?• Is the security carried through to the hosting?

Secure?

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Key Questions:• Does the LMS offer a range of in-depth reporting as

standard?• Are there ways to create and schedule custom

reports easily? (i.e. some sort of report wizard)• Can management have access to tailored reporting

data and information dashboards?

In-depth reporting available?

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Key Questions:• Does the LMS offer a suite of standard features that

can be turned on or off as required?• Do you know the functionality that you require as an

organisation?• Can the system meet support your courseware,

compliance, performance requirements etc.?• What custom functionality do you require and what

priority level does it have for your organisation?• Does it offer features in your area of interest? (Social

Learning, Compliance, Content)

Strong functionality as standard?

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Key Questions:• Is the system proven to be used by large numbers of

users?• Are there out-of-the box features that are available

that we can use when we are ready? (i.e. can we move to include management of classroom activities if required)

• Will the LMS be able to work with current/future IT systems as required?

• Are there options to extend online training to other groups?

Scalable?

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Key Questions:• Is the system a SaaS solution?• Can it be hosted on premise?• Are there options for you to influence the hosting

environment?• What hosting controls are in place (e.g. security,

uptime, alerts)

Hosting

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Key Questions:• Does the LMS support data export to other systems?• Is this export manual or automatic?• What integration is required and how important is that?

Integration

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Key Questions:• What is the upgrades policy of the LMS vendor?• Who do you go to for support?• Is this first line or second line?• Who will administer the LMS?• Are there features to support administrators?

Support

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Example 1Implementation

Adaptation

Security

Reporting

Functionality

Scalability

Hosting

Integration

Support

Platform 1

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Example 2Imple-

mentation

Adaptation

Security

Reporting

Functionality

Ease of Administra-

tion

Hosting

Integration

Support

Platform 2

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Example 3Implementation

Adaptation

Security

Reporting

Functionality

Scalability

Hosting

Integration

Support

Platform 3

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What do WE need from an E-Learning Platform?• Consider creating your wheel.• Think practically to articulate your requirements in

each area “As a manager I would like reports to be scheduled in advance and emailed to me.”

• Involve other stakeholders.• Beware of ‘pushy’ LMS vendors.• Don’t be afraid to seek advice / indicative costs.• Don’t post on a open linked-in group.

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Aurion offers the following LMS options as well as learning portal development:

Aurion Platform Options

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