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Activity 2.2: E-learning Strategy: A framework for success

Based on this article there are a number of things that need to be considered when trying to create and implement e-learning, which include:

- Goals and objectives that need to be accomplished

• “Attitudes about computer-based education
• motivation factors around getting trained Motivation factors around getting trained
• hardware and software on typical computer platforms Hardware and software on typical computer platforms
• experience levels with computers Experience levels with computers
• Internet connectivity and cost of that connectivity. Internet connectivity and cost of that connectivity.” (De Varies, 2005, E-learning stratergy : A framework for success, Beijing). When considering this there are certain things that need to be considered such as things like: is there enough budget for this, technology infrastructure, buy or build courses.

• “Review e-learning solutions from suppliers, partners, or competitors
• attend free webinars from e-learning suppliers Attend free webinars from e-learning suppliers
• pass out articles on e-learning that are applicable to your environment Pass out articles on e-learning that are applicable to your environment
• discuss skills needed to deploy e-learning, including content development, course authoring, graphic design, technology administration, and virtual instruction Discuss skills needed to deploy e-learning, including content development, course authoring, graphic design, technology administration, and virtual instruction
• assess your team’s interest in developing e-learning skills and making a shift in how training goals are accomplished. Assess your team’s interest in developing e-learning skills and making a shift in how training goals are accomplished.” (De Varies, 2005, E-learning stratergy : A framework for success, Beijing)
  Certain things need to be considered before implementing these points such as: learner and trainer readiness, cost, and infrastructure.

Communication

“There are two factors to consider when communicating your e-learning strategy to your learners : change management and marketing communications.”(De Varies, 2005, E-learning stratergy : A framework for success, Beijing). To consider communication there needs to be support staff, readiness of management, buy or build courses and venues or learning centers.