Feasibility Study For eLearning Applications

Experts in eLearning design suggest that any organisation considering a step into eLearning undertakes a comprehensive feasibility study to assess possible pathways for eLearning implementation. Such feasibility study will identify viable pathways to increase revenue, student retention, and success of individually designed programs, whether in higher or secondary education or professional development.

A feasibility study combines up-to-date pedagogical research with best practice in implementation of eLearning tools acknowledging that organisational specifics may call for online, blended, or even classroom/field delivery. A feasibility study is conducted in a team with subject experts combining the specifics of delivery with alternative eLearning delivery methods.

An example of such a feasibility study would analyse suitability of eLearning tools, their adaptation and customisation to organisational needs and the most efficient implementation. OpnUp has conducted studies of this nature for adult education programs with both fully online and blended delivery, whereby some solutions were introduced for synchronous and others for asynchronous teaching environments. 

Some educational models can benefit from competency-based learning; however, an analysis of the success factors in competency-based learning is needed to secure institutional transition and adequate student support.

Only a careful feasibility analysis can secure return on investment in learning resources needed for successful implementation of online learning tools. While the choices are abundant, there are associated risks that need to be considered when evaluating feasibility of digital texts, audio and video, digital images, publisher and instructor generated content, simulations, and game-based learning opportunities.

The first step towards successful implementation of online delivery is organisation specific insight into the risks that are associated with eLearning programs and a broad understanding of pedagogic and structural implications in online course delivery.

The second step in the feasibility study is to assess the metrics and tools that may contribute to underlying success factors when considering eLearning solutions. 

The third, maybe the most important step, is the implementation plan for the strategy of eLearning deployment.

A feasibility study concludes its findings with simulation models, cost - benefit analysis and market assessment. This leads to the calculation of the potential return on investment for each of the possible solutions.

OpnUp delivers an unbiased feasibility study that will serve as an excellent resource for decisions about implementing eLearning tools. OpnUp is at the forefront of eLearning strategies and implementation tools.