A practical framework for choosing technology that fits your learning goals. This starter edition gives you a practical framework you can use today.
Start with the outcome, not the feature list.
Write down the learning problem you want to solve. Name the audience, describe what they need to do differently, and decide how you will know the experience is working. A clear goal makes every tool evaluation more useful.
What does success look like for your learners?
Write your answer in your evaluation notes.Map the workflow your team will actually use.
Walk through creating content, inviting learners, assigning learning, and reviewing results. Include the people who will manage the system. A polished demo is helpful, but a realistic task is a stronger test of fit.
Which workflows must the tool support?
Write your answer in your evaluation notes.Ask about the whole cost of ownership.
Look beyond the subscription price. Discuss implementation, integrations, support, accessibility, content migration, and renewal terms. Document assumptions so you can compare proposals consistently.
How will your team create and maintain content?
Write your answer in your evaluation notes.Make a small, useful pilot.
Choose a representative audience and a manageable piece of content. Define the feedback you need before launch. Use the pilot to surface friction while changes are still easy to make.
What integrations are essential on day one?
Write your answer in your evaluation notes.Your decision checklist
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