tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post4025899289499165247..comments2024-03-19T04:37:04.138-07:00Comments on eLearning Technology: Service Providers - How Do You Find Good OnesTony Karrerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-65533532813178443832008-09-08T22:35:00.000-07:002008-09-08T22:35:00.000-07:00Outsourcing software development is one aspect tha...Outsourcing software development is one aspect that has been instrumental in catapulting India to the position that it holds today in the field of IT.<BR/><A HREF="http://www.infysolutions.com" REL="nofollow">http://www.infysolutions.com</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-21808017859039599702008-08-22T13:26:00.000-07:002008-08-22T13:26:00.000-07:00Hi Dr. Karrer, first I would figure out what’s my ...Hi Dr. Karrer, first I would figure out what’s my requirements are (e.g. Sales Training, Game base learning, Serious Games etc) based on this I will try to search for vendors through Google search or some elearning conference websites. CLO Magazine provides a good list of elearning vendors as per particular training needs. I will finally send them the RFP or contact them to know their offerings best. I am not completely agree with posting questions to recommend someone on community sites because that may lead to unfair responses. Or the another option is to outsource that task to consulting firms to search for the required vendor however only big firms can afford to outsource such activities.Dipak Mawalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286200471571141867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-27301122613221022842008-08-22T13:24:00.000-07:002008-08-22T13:24:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dipak Mawalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286200471571141867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-10250665110061729142008-08-12T07:37:00.000-07:002008-08-12T07:37:00.000-07:00We gave up on trying to work with outside vendors,...We gave up on trying to work with outside vendors, and instead went in the direction of looking for tools that were simple enough to make ad-hoc developers out of SMEs.<BR/><BR/>The rapid elearning tool landscape has changed alot recently. We considered Captivate, Camtasia, and Ignite 4. We ultimately settled on Ignite 4, as it seems a good marriage of the other two. Enough sophistication, but the feature set is not too overwhelming.<BR/><BR/>In any case, we're glad we went down this path. We have so much more control over the process, and dealing with outsourced vendors has become a thing of the past.<BR/><BR/>We still need help now and then, but it's good to have it mostly out of my budget.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-75020212940200637742008-08-11T09:15:00.000-07:002008-08-11T09:15:00.000-07:00Innovatia has recently been listed among the Top 2...Innovatia has recently been listed among the Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry. In addition to training development and delivery, Innovatia uses single source methodoligies and technologies to also deliver documentation and technical support knowledge management solutions. Check out our site at http://www.innovatia.net/corp/whatWeDo.jsp and feel free to contact me directly to learn more.<BR/><BR/>Connie Twynham<BR/>VP Business Development<BR/>Unified Interactive Communication Solutions<BR/>Innovatia Inc.<BR/>Office - 706 268 2056<BR/>Cell - 770 296 0593Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087037465221562652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-77924493377658004242008-08-08T02:10:00.000-07:002008-08-08T02:10:00.000-07:00unfortaintly some people are blocked in by only on...unfortaintly some people are blocked in by only one or two chjoices os service providers like me<A HREF="http://letseatlunch.org" REL="nofollow">.</A>LetsEatLunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773224477685987369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-73207470154651262942008-08-06T13:15:00.000-07:002008-08-06T13:15:00.000-07:00For serious gaming, I'd contact either Mark Oehler...For serious gaming, I'd contact either <A HREF="http://blogoehlert.typepad.com/eclippings/" REL="nofollow">Mark Oehlert</A> or <A HREF="http://blog.learnlets.com/wp" REL="nofollow">Clark Quinn</A>.Harold Jarchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462304722726586155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-80079287984310734392008-08-06T10:13:00.000-07:002008-08-06T10:13:00.000-07:00this is eerily in-line with what i have been taske...this is eerily in-line with what i have been tasked to do for my client. Looking to ditch the eLearning module, and looking for more of a simulation, gamey(sp?)look, feel, and level of interaction. If someone has any ideas on vendors, or are a vendor yourself who want to chat, please shoot me a tweet.<BR/><BR/>Twitter: XicanoWanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-76222543942161998632008-08-02T09:57:00.000-07:002008-08-02T09:57:00.000-07:00I am an e-learning provider and I've had many peop...I am an e-learning provider and I've had many people ask me that question over the years. I recently wrote an article about it. You can find it on the Tools and Resources tab of our Web site. http://www.bluestreaklearning.com. Please feel free to contact us about your e-learning needs. We have masters level IDs and experienced learning technologies experts on staff. And if we're not the right firm for your project, we can refer you to one of our partners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-56815222849534266702008-08-01T13:19:00.000-07:002008-08-01T13:19:00.000-07:00I think I'd start by looking at what some of my co...I think I'd start by looking at what some of my colleagues are doing in e-learning. Also, as Wendy mentioned, I would start creating a scope of work to figure out what features, quality, etc... I want. Do I want to direct what the final learning object will look like (thus really looking at someone to do the technical piece) or at the other spectrum, do I want the contractor to work with me and come up with a learning solution that might look totally different than what I originally envisioned?<BR/><BR/>I think I would then go do some searches for training that is on the web that meet my criteria. I would identify some suppliers that create the type of learning solutions I am interested in. In my mind, if they are developing, they should have an online portfolio.<BR/><BR/>Then I would ask professional groups (i.e. linkedIn, industry organizations, other groups I belonged to) about the reliability and work style of the supplier. I might then contact them directly for a proposal. The other option is to find out the organizations that they may be members of and go there to solicit RFP's. <BR/><BR/>One observation to this scenario, however. This reminds me of when I worked in International Business consulting. Companies will need to pay for a high quality product. If a company has limited funding, one option is to take a chance on someone starting out. However, don't expect to get quality at slave labor prices. A good quality product brought in on time that can be used for a long time will more than pay for itself, whereas garbage is garbage, no matter how much you paid for it.V Yonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910904367068063554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-63807317656012420412008-08-01T05:06:00.000-07:002008-08-01T05:06:00.000-07:00Very timely post Dr. Karrer, because I am just now...Very timely post Dr. Karrer, because I am just now starting to look at serious gaming consultants for my university. <BR/><BR/>I've been taking Harold's advice. Digging through my back posts (especially from the conferences), folks I've run into over the past couple of years, other people's blogs, that sort of thing. Getting a feel for what is out there while we get project scope.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148326128914333870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-8555416164962370852008-08-01T02:55:00.000-07:002008-08-01T02:55:00.000-07:00hi dear you have a good site, if you have tendency...hi dear you have a good site, if you have tendency to link exchange with our site please link my site with name 'news iran' and send your site link for me by contact form so i link your site, i to get verry happy ,have cooperation with you thanks alot dear bye<BR/><BR/>contact form address :http://www.newsirani.com/contactus.phpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-63688214578157771162008-08-01T02:22:00.000-07:002008-08-01T02:22:00.000-07:00My website, the e-learning list, is an admittedly ...My website, <A HREF="http://www.e-learninglist.co.uk" REL="nofollow">the e-learning list</A>, is an admittedly fledgling attempt to create one solution to this issue. Though currently UK centred, it aims to list as many e-learning suppliers as possible, and encourages the use of customer ratings and comments to help visitors make more rational choices.<BR/><BR/>As more suppliers get listed and more people post - the more valuable this can become.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-79975774542748009872008-07-31T09:56:00.000-07:002008-07-31T09:56:00.000-07:00I would check my network through some combination ...I would check my network through some combination of skype, twitter, linked-In, facebook or a blog post. I would specifically be asking for first-hand knowledge of possible service providers.Harold Jarchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462304722726586155noreply@blogger.com