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Selecting An LMS

Selecting an LMS is a challenging task. Presentation highlights the five things not to do while selecting an LMS.

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Selecting An LMS

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  1. Selecting An LMS? 5 Things You Should Not Do

  2. DON’T CONSIDER LMS AS AN ‘IT SYSTEM PURCHASE’ 1

  3. DON’T CONSIDER LMS AS AN ‘IT SYSTEM PURCHASE’ 1 • Take LMS from a learning perspective. Not as a • piece of technology

  4. DON’T CONSIDER LMS AS AN ‘IT SYSTEM PURCHASE’ 1 • Take LMS from a learning perspective. Not as a • piece of technology • IT is just a means to an end. The desired end is • learning & resultant performance

  5. DON’T CONSIDER LMS AS AN ‘IT SYSTEM PURCHASE’ 1 • Take LMS from a learning perspective. Not as a • piece of technology • IT is just a means to an end. The desired end is • learning & resultant performance • Focus on the core objectives, perceived benefits & • desired outcomes from the system

  6. DON’T CONSIDER LMS AS AN ‘IT SYSTEM PURCHASE’ 1 REMEMBER You do not need to be IT-savvy to purchase LMS. But you do need to be clear of your learning objectives & resultant performance outcomes.

  7. DON’T BUY JUST ‘AFTER’ A SALES DEMONSTRATION 2

  8. DON’T BUY JUST ‘AFTER’ A SALES DEMONSTRATION 2 • Evaluate the LMS well before making a purchase

  9. DON’T BUY JUST ‘AFTER’ A SALES DEMONSTRATION 2 • Evaluate the LMS well before making a purchase • Get one or two more demonstrations done

  10. DON’T BUY JUST ‘AFTER’ A SALES DEMONSTRATION 2 • Evaluate the LMS well before making a purchase • Get one or two more demonstrations done • Involve more people from key user groups to ask • more questions

  11. DON’T BUY JUST ‘AFTER’ A SALES DEMONSTRATION 2 • Evaluate the LMS well before making a purchase • Get one or two more demonstrations done • Involve more people from key user groups to ask • more questions • The more planning & thought that goes in the • process, the less likely you are to encounter • unforeseen errors or situations

  12. DON’T BUY JUST ‘AFTER’ A SALES DEMONSTRATION 2 REMEMBER Do not rush into making a purchase. Go deeper with respect to understanding the LMS, its working, deliverables & performance outcomes expected.

  13. DON’T DELEGATE ‘DIG DEEPER’ TO AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON 3

  14. DON’T DELEGATE ‘DIG DEEPER’ TO AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON 3 • Critical evaluation of the LMS must be done diligently • by the right person/s

  15. DON’T DELEGATE ‘DIG DEEPER’ TO AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON 3 • Critical evaluation of the LMS must be done diligently • by the right person/s • Ensure that the person is well aware of all the • objectives ,requirements & expected outcomes

  16. DON’T DELEGATE ‘DIG DEEPER’ TO AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON 3 • Critical evaluation of the LMS must be done diligently • by the right person/s • Ensure that the person is well aware of all the • objectives ,requirements & expected outcomes • Delegating it to someone who may only look at it • from a narrow perspective will result in an • opinion that may not be fully informed or accurate

  17. DON’T DELEGATE ‘DIG DEEPER’ TO AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON 3 REMEMBER Select a qualified team member/s who can accurately map the requirements to LMS functionality.

  18. DON’T SIGN THE ORDER BEFORE A ‘FULL TRIAL ACCESS’ 4

  19. DON’T SIGN THE ORDER BEFORE A ‘FULL TRIAL ACCESS’ 4 • A full trail access is important for the users / to-be • administrators to get an actual feel of the LMS

  20. DON’T SIGN THE ORDER BEFORE A ‘FULL TRIAL ACCESS’ 4 • A full trail access is important for the users / to-be • administrators to get an actual feel of the LMS • Use the trial to determine pitfalls in end-user • training, work flow map & reports

  21. DON’T SIGN THE ORDER BEFORE A ‘FULL TRIAL ACCESS’ 4 REMEMBER Full trial access of the LMS, if ignored can put your learning initiative in jeopardy.

  22. DON’T LEAVE THE ‘THINKING PART’ TO THE LMS VENDOR 5

  23. DON’T LEAVE THE ‘THINKING PART’ TO THE LMS VENDOR 5 • Do not make assumptions that the vendor would • take care of all items automatically

  24. DON’T LEAVE THE ‘THINKING PART’ TO THE LMS VENDOR 5 • Do not make assumptions that the vendor would • take care of all items automatically • Go through the process of scoping and describing • your requirements as elaborately as possible to • help identify any required customizations, work-arounds • or limitations of LMS

  25. DON’T LEAVE THE ‘THINKING PART’ TO THE LMS VENDOR 5 REMEMBER Make the LMS vendor your partner in helping you achieve the required outcomes by sharing vital information, describing requirements & expectations.

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