NOVEMBER 9, 2021 from 12h00 to 15h00 EDT (New York time)

AUDIENCE

L&D professionals who are involved in educational technology solution selection process. 

(Secondary audience groups) educational technology vendors who are interested in learning more about their potential clients’ needs, entrepreneurs who create educational technology products.

ABSTRACT

As the majority of organizations went into remote work mode early 2020, learning and training departments had to rapidly pivot to digital learning and performance support. The uptake of educational technology solutions grew exponentially. At the same time, the current landscape for learning solutions is more complex and confusing than ever. To begin with, there are a plethora of systems available such as learning management systems (LMS), learning content management systems (LCMS), learning experience platforms (LXP), collaborative and social learning environment, content libraries, and many others. Each of them have similar sounding features and marketing pitches, and these systems are constantly evolving.

If you are involved in this educational technology selection and evaluation process, it is understandingly challenging with little resources and guidelines available. In this workshop, we will take on a practical approach to help you cut through some of the technical jargons and marketing gimmicks, as well as providing a customizable framework. 

Together we will:

• Consider the current landscape of educational technology, what is available in the market, and what are some emerging trends

• Align Learning goals with organizational goals in defining evaluation scope

• Set and define criteria in creating an evaluation framework

• Learn how to manage your stakeholder group 

• Discuss the procurement process and contract negotiation

The evaluation framework will focus on these five areas of impact:

1. Learning and Development Goals

2. Business/Organizational Goals

3. Pedagogical Approach

4. User Experience

5. Ethical and Privacy