A recent post on the Engage in Learning Blog offers advice � in the shape of ten criteria � on what buyers should be looking for in an e-learning supplier.
Written by the internationally-known online learning technologies writer and commentator, Bob Little, this new blog post published by the UK-based e-learning producer and supplier says that any e-learning supplier should offer:
1. Up-to-date, relevant, "expert" learning content that meets your organisation�s � and learners� - needs.
2. E-learning materials that are editable (by you and/ or the supplier)
3. The same content in various languages, to cater, in these multi-cultural times, for organisations that employ culturally diverse workforces.
4. Materials that cater for a variety of delivery mechanisms � including the use of "older technology" to deliver the learning.
5. Usability - that is, ready-to-use materials, requiring no "special" set-up time or enabling software.
6. Materials that are accessible by all (catering for people of all physical and mental abilities), via a variety of delivery mechanisms.
7. Materials that are interactive and engaging and can also adapt to learners� different learning preferences.
8. A learning management system (LMS) and/or learning content management system (LCMS) to manage the learning content � not least making the learning content available on a "24/7" basis to all learners - as well as monitor and measure its access by learners.
9. Appropriate, relevant materials that are of sufficient quality for your purposes.
10. Regular contact and after-sales care and support � to ensure that the supplied e-learning materials continue to meet your organisation�s and its learners� needs; to sort out any technical issues, and to develop/ refine the e-learning materials as required.
Bob comments in the blog post - available at https://blog.engageinlearning.com/blog/ten-criteria-for-choosing-the-right-e-learning-supplier - that, �While there are other valid criteria on which to base your decision over e-learning supplier, one criterion that isn�t on this list is price.
�Learning should be about the most effective and efficient way to give people new knowledge and skills. It�s far more important to ensure that the e-learning materials you buy are of appropriate quality and are fit-for-purpose rather than to find the cheapest ones on the market so they�ll have a smaller impact on your budget.�
Kate Carter, Engage in Learning�s Operations and Marketing Manager, said, �Bob�s ten criteria make interesting reading � and offer valuable advice to e-learning buyers. Naturally, I�m delighted that Engage in Learning meet all ten of Bob�s criteria.�
For further details about Engage in Learning�s growing portfolio of e-learning materials, visit: https://www.engageinlearning.com/
�Since Bob�s articles have been published on our blog, we�ve noticed that readership figures have risen sharply,� Kate added.
�His work � on the benefits of e-learning, quality and suitability issues in e-learning and, now, the criteria for finding a suitable e-learning supplier � is proving popular with visitors to our website. We look forward to publishing further articles by Bob over the coming months.�
About Engage in Learning
A UK-based supplier of eLearning courses and solutions focusing on helping organisations improve their safety, compliance and performance, Engage in Learning provides engaging and affordable learning that�s practical and effective in an organisational setting.
Further information from:
Chris Horseman, Engage in Learning, +44 (0)20 3758 9530, [email protected]
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, +44 (0)1727 860405, [email protected]
