Determining the cost of a custom e-learning course

DETERMINING THE COST OF A CUSTOM E-LEARNING COURSE Custom e-Learning courses do not have a single set cost because every course is unique in regards to its requirements, content, and the needs of the learners it serves. So let's look at some of the 2 factors that can influence the cost of your course: Remember: These are just a few examples Graphics and Multimedia of the various multimedia elements that could be used when developing your custom e-Learning course and determining the associated costs. Cost Number of Graphics & Multimedia Pieces Low Medium High Complexity Level Important: Interactivity determines the level or degree of interaction or "control" the user has with the learning components. More interactivity or user choice results in higher development times and costs. Level of 2 Interactivity Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cost Cost Cost Linear content delivery Scenario based learning with branching content and conditional activities Decision based content delivery Text based assessments A moderate amount of i.e. multiple choice, matching, essay etc. custom interactive lessons Liberal use of custom and assessments interactive lessons and Limited custom interactive assessments Reduced template usage with greater amounts of page navigation variety exercises, lessons, and Inclusion of a large number of sophisticated hands on, "try it" type exercises custom assessments Standard template based navigation Inclusion of a moderate amount of hands on, “try it" type exercises Advanced custom navigation with dynamic pages Know: Your actual curriculum situation Instructional Design Time may involve a combinationof a variety of factors from any of the three time and complexity categories shown below. Factors To the right you will Content is already structured for e-Learning with well-defined learning objectives see the various individual Storyboards for interactive pieces, lessons, assessments, and multi-media provided factors that affect the Subject matter is not highly complex amount of instructional Detailed topic outline exists and curriculum is finalized design time needed to create your course. Also, the more content you need developed, the greater the required ID time. Content is not fully structured for e-Learning and no storyboards are ple Content already exists in another format or medium, i.e. Face-to-face training Professional level or advanced subject matter • Topic outline is partially created and curriculum is still being finalized Instructional Designer Time • Subject matter is highly specialized Subject Matter Expert Time Course does not exist in any other format or delivery method Content has no structure and only exists in the SME's head or in rough notes How long will it take? The time needed to develop your course depends on the complexity of the 3 factors shown above and the overall duration of your course. Generally, shorter, less complex courses could take a few weeks to a month to develop and longer, more complex courses could require 6 months of development time or more. Complexity Level & Duration 1 3 6 7 Time in Months Who's Involved? e-Learning Consultant Client's Project Lead Creating a custom e-Learning course requires the collaboration of a number of diverse e-Learning professionals and your project team. A significant Client's Subject Matter Expert Quality Assurance Analysts amount of back and forth communication between Graphic Artists various team members takes place to ensure that your e-Learning course delivers on your educational goals. To the right is an example of a typical e-Learning project team and how they work with your internal project team in creating your course. Programmers Multi-Media & Project Manager Instructional Interactive Object Specialists Designer Development Тeam Communication Flow Questions? Scholarix 1-800-390-6011 www.scholarix.ca Infographic PDF Download: http://www.scholarix.ca/pricing.pdf © 2012 - Scholarix e-Learning Solutions Stock or Client Provided Graphics and Videos Graphic Editing & Enhancements Custom Sounds & Narrations Custom Graphics & Illustrations Video Editing 4- LO Animated Graphics & Videos Custom Video Production & 3D Animation Cost DETERMINING THE COST OF A CUSTOM E-LEARNING COURSE Custom e-Learning courses do not have a single set cost because every course is unique in regards to its requirements, content, and the needs of the learners it serves. So let's look at some of the 2 factors that can influence the cost of your course: Remember: These are just a few examples Graphics and Multimedia of the various multimedia elements that could be used when developing your custom e-Learning course and determining the associated costs. Cost Number of Graphics & Multimedia Pieces Low Medium High Complexity Level Important: Interactivity determines the level or degree of interaction or "control" the user has with the learning components. More interactivity or user choice results in higher development times and costs. Level of 2 Interactivity Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cost Cost Cost Linear content delivery Scenario based learning with branching content and conditional activities Decision based content delivery Text based assessments A moderate amount of i.e. multiple choice, matching, essay etc. custom interactive lessons Liberal use of custom and assessments interactive lessons and Limited custom interactive assessments Reduced template usage with greater amounts of page navigation variety exercises, lessons, and Inclusion of a large number of sophisticated hands on, "try it" type exercises custom assessments Standard template based navigation Inclusion of a moderate amount of hands on, “try it" type exercises Advanced custom navigation with dynamic pages Know: Your actual curriculum situation Instructional Design Time may involve a combinationof a variety of factors from any of the three time and complexity categories shown below. Factors To the right you will Content is already structured for e-Learning with well-defined learning objectives see the various individual Storyboards for interactive pieces, lessons, assessments, and multi-media provided factors that affect the Subject matter is not highly complex amount of instructional Detailed topic outline exists and curriculum is finalized design time needed to create your course. Also, the more content you need developed, the greater the required ID time. Content is not fully structured for e-Learning and no storyboards are ple Content already exists in another format or medium, i.e. Face-to-face training Professional level or advanced subject matter • Topic outline is partially created and curriculum is still being finalized Instructional Designer Time • Subject matter is highly specialized Subject Matter Expert Time Course does not exist in any other format or delivery method Content has no structure and only exists in the SME's head or in rough notes How long will it take? The time needed to develop your course depends on the complexity of the 3 factors shown above and the overall duration of your course. Generally, shorter, less complex courses could take a few weeks to a month to develop and longer, more complex courses could require 6 months of development time or more. Complexity Level & Duration 1 3 6 7 Time in Months Who's Involved? e-Learning Consultant Client's Project Lead Creating a custom e-Learning course requires the collaboration of a number of diverse e-Learning professionals and your project team. A significant Client's Subject Matter Expert Quality Assurance Analysts amount of back and forth communication between Graphic Artists various team members takes place to ensure that your e-Learning course delivers on your educational goals. To the right is an example of a typical e-Learning project team and how they work with your internal project team in creating your course. Programmers Multi-Media & Project Manager Instructional Interactive Object Specialists Designer Development Тeam Communication Flow Questions? Scholarix 1-800-390-6011 www.scholarix.ca Infographic PDF Download: http://www.scholarix.ca/pricing.pdf © 2012 - Scholarix e-Learning Solutions Stock or Client Provided Graphics and Videos Graphic Editing & Enhancements Custom Sounds & Narrations Custom Graphics & Illustrations Video Editing 4- LO Animated Graphics & Videos Custom Video Production & 3D Animation Cost