| Rapid E-Learning
|
Traditional E-Learning
|
| SME can use the tool - as simple to use as PowerPoint and Word - one to two day learning curve
|
Power User tool - graphic specialists, technically sophisticated users - two weeks to six month learning curve
|
| Produces content that is easily deployed
|
May include complex interactions, high band width content, plug-ins
|
| Does not require a team of people to create a course
|
Need a team that has advanced skills e.g. programming, graphic design, instructional design
|
| Course creator imports graphics, clip art, simulations, and animations
|
Course creator creates graphics, simulations, and animations
|
| Company understand the value of e-learning (understands the cost, time, accessibility savings of moving classroom training to the web)
|
Company has not necessary embraced e-learning
|
| Works well in a bottom up initiative structure
|
Works well in a top down initiative structure (larger budgets, larger projects)
|
| Visual design (look and feel) is supplied by company - course developer is not involved.
|
Visual design (look and feel) is integral part of development process
|
| Courses can be easily maintained, updated, and re-posted
|
|
