Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our answers to some common questions below.
If you have additional questions please contact us.
1. Can you give me some practical applications for your services?
Sure. Let’s make a short list:
- New Employee Training
- Product Simulations
- Sales Tools (knock em’ dead by sending a Flash animation along with the usual brochure.)
- New Process Training (make learning that new system simple for everyone.)
- Safety Instruction
Essentially, anywhere a manual would be used, or when an instructor would speak can be done better (and more cost effectively) with one of our programs.
2. How is eLearning different from traditional in-class learning?
There are several differences, both in a logistical sense, and in a user sense. In a logistical sense, with e-learning, in many cases, there is no need for a classroom, an instructor, and for everyone to be in the same room. An eLearning program can take place all over the globe, either simultaneously, or on individual workstations.
In a user sense, E-Learning is a much more personal and user-driven experience. Since each user directs the program at his or her own pace, information is retained because the next step is not taken until the user is ready.
3. How can we tell if eLearning is worth the investment?
The ROI on e-Learning is almost always positive, regardless of application. This is because training costs go down (instructors, travel, space required, etc), while at the same time, results increase (due to better retention of the information, etc.)
4. What types of interactions are possible?
Our custom e-learning programs can be as interactive as you require. We specialize in developing custom interactions including role play situations, mini games, engaging stories and all sorts of quizzes. On the high end we're talking virtual surgery style interaction (pick up a tool and use it - very illustrative, very creative) - on a lower end we're talking drag and drop story situations, interactive multiple choice quizzes, animated/interactive charts and data, etc.
5. What are the hardware and software requirements?
Requirements are minimal. Almost any computer four years old or newer with multimedia (flash, javascript) capability can handle our e-learning programs. We're happy to work on your intranet/your local network, your Learning Management System (LMS) or provide a custom hosted solution. 6. What do your services cost?
As we focus primarily on custom development, each project is priced individually. However, our rates are very competitive. We're always happy to provide an initial estimate and 1 hour meeting free of charge. 7. What areas do you serve?
We like to say we serve your specific area!
While we are based in Louisville, Kentucky, and serve that local area very effectively (Louisville, KY and surrounding counties, Lexington KY, Columbus OH, Indianapolis IN), our reach is as far as the internet allows. Through e-meetings, online collaboration, and the electronic distribution of our deliverables, we’re able to work for anyone, anywhere, at anytime (and yes, if we need to, we will travel to you.)
8. What size companies/organizations do you work with?
All sizes. Since our work can be distributed to an unlimited number of people, the effort to make a custom e-learning program that will be viewed by 60 people isn’t much different than making one that will be viewed by 60,000.
Truth be told, we’ve done work for some of the largest and most prolific companies in the world. And we’ve also worked for small, local startups. See a partial client list here.
9. Will eLearning replace my training department/teachers?
Only if you wish it to. But eLearning can also fit seamlessly into your current training environment, and enhance it. An instructor leading a class of eLearners (perhaps even encompassing several locations at once) can be very powerful.
10. What is a typical production process for your average eLearning development project?
The first thing you do is contact us, and tell us in general terms what you are looking for. We’ll discuss your needs, our capabilities, and make a plan to develop your application. Once we define exactly what needs to be done (and give you a quote), we go about making your vision a reality. We’ll story board the ideas, make doubly certain it fits your needs, and then produce your program.We can handle everything if you wish – you can come to us with an idea scribbled on a napkin, give us your requirements / parameters, and then just sit back and we’ll make it work. Or, if you want to story board everything and be very involved, we’re fine with that as well. For a detailed look into our typical project process, click here.