7 Tips for Selecting a LMS
First timers to elearning can become overwhelmed with the vast array of options available to them. When you first start investigating e-learning, you will hear terms like LMS, Scorm and custom content. But don’t despair as it is not as complex as it sounds.
The following is a helpful guide to implementing an effective elearning strategy which will achieve the outcomes you desire.
- Ask yourself, will your students be able to find and sign up for courses easily? How intuitive is the functionality? How personalised is the experience?
- Ensure the quality of the technical services of the LMS company. Embarking on such a project without the help of quality, timely technical support can cause a project to fail.
- Make a list of all features that are critical as well as those that would be nice to have. Make sure you understand why there is such a difference in pricing, and don’t pay for features you don’t need.
- Does the LMS plug and play nicely with compliant online learning courses?
- What type of training is offered to your Administrators and IT support group? Is the LMS user friendly?
- Identifying technical requirements in the decision phase will save you hours of frustration down the road.
- Focus on the process from the learners’ perspective. Is the access process seamless, or will they have to log in multiple times?
- Following these steps will help you choose and implement a Learning Management System that suits your needs.
