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Time Estimates for E-Learning Development

Experiencing eLearning

The two sources I use for benchmarks are Bryan Chapman’s research and Karl Kapp’s ASTD research. For example, let’s say a client asks me to convert an existing full day training program to self-paced e-learning. Karl Kapp’s ASTD research on the time to create one hour of learning.

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Time Estimates for eLearning Development

Experiencing eLearning

This estimate says that Captivate and Storyline development generally take 2 hours per finished minute to produce, or a ratio of 120:1. For example, let’s say a client asks me to convert an existing full day training program to self-paced e-learning. That’s not including writing a script or recording audio.

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Here’s a Simple Screencasting Tip That Will Save Time & Frustration

Rapid eLearning

I also want the window to be 4:3 aspect ratio. So I need to figure out what the proper dimensions are for a 4:3 aspect ratio that is 1096 pixels wide. Calculate the 4:3 aspect ratio using the 1096 width. I use the aspect ratio calculator. A 4:3 aspect ratio starting with 1096 is going to be 1096×822.

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Top 70 eLearning Posts for June and Hot Topics including iPad and Mobile Learning

eLearning Learning Posts

I call this balance the “glory-to-effort&# ratio, i.e. PowerPoint (Quality: Medium, Ease: Simple!). . Taking the ego out of education - Learning Technology Learning , June 2, 2010 There are a number of barriers when it comes to approaching the tricky subject of converting an existing face-to-face course to being purely online.

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Informal Learning – the other 80%

Jay Cross

It’s in their self interest to convert from training pawns to proactive learning opportunists. unlearning, improve signal-to-noise ratio by eliminating bad channels). Local experts add the layer of understanding that converts the generic to the specific, from everyone’s organization to our organization. listen more carefully).