This is a common analogy used when deciding which e-learning approach to take in course development. Do you want something quick and relatively simple to prepare? Or do you want something to savor, that needs longer to prepare, but may satisfy you more? There is no right or wrong answer; the answer is different for everyone.

In this analogy, hamburger is rapid e-learning development and steak is custom e-learning development. Rapid e-learning is generally quicker, easier and cheaper to develop. But it still solves the business need: addressing a training issue. Custom e-learning development requires more preparation and creative treatment, may take a little longer to complete and costs more, but also solves the business need: addressing a training issue.

Like I said there is no one right or wrong way to do e-learning development. The approach depends on what the ultimate goal is. So how do you decide? Answer these questions:

• When do I need the course
• What is the purpose of the course?
• What’s the budget?

By answering these questions, you can narrow down whether hamburger or steak is the best order for this meal. How? Tune in next week and I’ll help you narrow down the menu options.

Happy Ordering, Keep Learning!

Julie

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