Daily Bookmarks 08/05/2008
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How long does it take to create learning? | Bryan Chapman
Basic ratios for developing learning content, from 34:1 for ILT to 750:1 for simulations. (That’s 34 hours of development for 1 hour of instructor-led training.) Compiled from multiple Brandon Hall research reports.
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Content Migrations: Options, Strategies and Faux Pas
Collection of articles about content migration. Even though this is about general CMS migrations and not specific to e-learning, most of this is relevant to e-learning and converting from one LMS to another. The summary of points to take away seems very true: we can’t expect perfect automated migration, and we have to anticipate that content will change.
- Plan, plan, plan
- Look into automated and semi-automated, but don’t expect miracles
- Inventory first
- Never migrate content as is — always expect changes
- Keep metadata top of mind
- Consider outsourcing for the simple tasks like cutting and pasting