Online Learning Update Ray Schroeder, editor, COLRS - Online@Illinois Springfield

Online Learning Update - a blog published daily since 2001 by Ray Schroeder, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Springfield

Sunday, August 03, 2003
How Long Does it Take? Estimation Methods for Developing E-Learning - Karl M. Kapp, Learning Circuits

Over the years, vendors and clients have struggled to find an effective method for estimating the amount of time it takes to develop e-learning. Here are four methods for developing estimations.... In fact, determining the amount of time it takes to develop e-learning does depend on a large number of variables, including type of media used (streaming video, audio, still photos, line drawings), client experience with e-learning, complexity of the topic, number of interactions, desired quality level, instructional strategies, development team, and a dozen others. Fortunately, the online learning industry has matured over the years, as have the methods for estimating development time. Currently, there are many variations and techniques for developing a time estimate, but most of the methods revolve around four basic techniques. While none of these methods are flawless, they each contain strengths for developing an accurate estimate.

 



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