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287 - Cycle Reductions in Learning Development
July 13, 2004
TRENDS by Elliott Masie - July 13, 2004
#287 - Updates on Learning, eLearning and Training
47,784 Readers - The MASIE Center - www.masie.com
Cycle Reductions in Learning Development
"How do we reduce the Cycle Time for each phase of learning development?"
The goal of many large organizations is to find ways to increase the speed of developing, designing and delivering learning to their employees and customers. This includes Rapid Development of e-Learning, classroom based instruction as well as blended and On-The-Job approaches to learning. The emerging best practices are focusing on implementing Rapid Development through the reduction of Cycle Time for each phase of learning
development:
1) Subject Matter Expert Engagement
2) Needs Assessment and Analysis Phase
3) Content Development: Deploying Existing Content
4) Media and Training Process Selection
5) Storyboarding and Design Models
6) Rapid Media Production & Outsourcing Options
7) Testing for Usability & Accuracy
8) Deployment and Invitation Phase
9) Learning Revision & Updating Process
10) Overall Approval, Signoff and Administrative Process
Each of these phases of the Learning Development process is a prime candidate for reducing “cycles”. In order to implement Rapid Learning Development organizations are making changes in:
a) Authoring Tools and Systems
b) Templates and Formats for Development
c) Content and Document Management
d) Agreements with Subject Matter Experts
e) Methodologies for Development
f) Calibrating Expectations of Management and Learners
g) Project Management and Budgeting for Development
For example, there is a high need to “re-calibrate” expectations appropriately for the world of e-Learning. Broadcast level video production standards can be adjusted for media that will only be streamed, since the bandwidth will only display a certain quality of image. Why not produce to that level, at a much lower cost and time to completion?
Likewise, the setting of expectations for developers and designers is
critical at the management level. As a designer, I love to take months to do a project. But, in the world of Rapid Development, I have to think in terms of days or even just hours.
Why the emphasis on Rapid Learning Development NOW? We are clearly at an inflection point in the growth of e-Learning deployment. Organizations have built their delivery infrastructures. Learners are getting more accustomed to the e-Learning model. Blended Learning is replacing pure Classroom Learning in many organizations. And, business level executives are turning to Learning as a frequent level to make continuous changes in the operations of their organizations. In a phrase, "Learning as to be Developed at the Speed of Business!"
TRENDS will be making Rapid Learning Development a key focus in the coming year. We have already heard from many tool and system companies as well as our colleagues in corporate learning offices about their innovations and challenges. Keep the emails coming to me about this at emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
- Rapid e-Learning Development Seminar/Roundtable: Las Vegas Sept 8-9,
2004
- e-Learning Briefing: Baltimore Sept 2, 2004
- e-Learning Skills LAB: Saratoga Springs Oct 6-8, 2004 Information & Registration: http://www.masie.com
#287 - Updates on Learning, eLearning and Training
47,784 Readers - The MASIE Center - www.masie.com
Cycle Reductions in Learning Development
"How do we reduce the Cycle Time for each phase of learning development?"
The goal of many large organizations is to find ways to increase the speed of developing, designing and delivering learning to their employees and customers. This includes Rapid Development of e-Learning, classroom based instruction as well as blended and On-The-Job approaches to learning. The emerging best practices are focusing on implementing Rapid Development through the reduction of Cycle Time for each phase of learning
development:
1) Subject Matter Expert Engagement
2) Needs Assessment and Analysis Phase
3) Content Development: Deploying Existing Content
4) Media and Training Process Selection
5) Storyboarding and Design Models
6) Rapid Media Production & Outsourcing Options
7) Testing for Usability & Accuracy
8) Deployment and Invitation Phase
9) Learning Revision & Updating Process
10) Overall Approval, Signoff and Administrative Process
Each of these phases of the Learning Development process is a prime candidate for reducing “cycles”. In order to implement Rapid Learning Development organizations are making changes in:
a) Authoring Tools and Systems
b) Templates and Formats for Development
c) Content and Document Management
d) Agreements with Subject Matter Experts
e) Methodologies for Development
f) Calibrating Expectations of Management and Learners
g) Project Management and Budgeting for Development
For example, there is a high need to “re-calibrate” expectations appropriately for the world of e-Learning. Broadcast level video production standards can be adjusted for media that will only be streamed, since the bandwidth will only display a certain quality of image. Why not produce to that level, at a much lower cost and time to completion?
Likewise, the setting of expectations for developers and designers is
critical at the management level. As a designer, I love to take months to do a project. But, in the world of Rapid Development, I have to think in terms of days or even just hours.
Why the emphasis on Rapid Learning Development NOW? We are clearly at an inflection point in the growth of e-Learning deployment. Organizations have built their delivery infrastructures. Learners are getting more accustomed to the e-Learning model. Blended Learning is replacing pure Classroom Learning in many organizations. And, business level executives are turning to Learning as a frequent level to make continuous changes in the operations of their organizations. In a phrase, "Learning as to be Developed at the Speed of Business!"
TRENDS will be making Rapid Learning Development a key focus in the coming year. We have already heard from many tool and system companies as well as our colleagues in corporate learning offices about their innovations and challenges. Keep the emails coming to me about this at emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
- Rapid e-Learning Development Seminar/Roundtable: Las Vegas Sept 8-9,
2004
- e-Learning Briefing: Baltimore Sept 2, 2004
- e-Learning Skills LAB: Saratoga Springs Oct 6-8, 2004 Information & Registration: http://www.masie.com
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