Costs and Decision Making Associated with LMS Implemention

consider the management and financial aspect associated with implementing an LMS in your learning organization.

What are the costs (if possible, provide some of the actual costs)? What cost factors should be considered when designing any learning environment?

Instructional designers and technologists often have to weigh the costs associated with creating different learning solutions. For example, if an organization is considering moving an on-ground course to online, what costs will be incurred? Does it make financial sense to move to a new delivery platform? Who is responsible for setting the direction and establishing policies related to the new environment?

Technology requires periodic upgrades to remain effective. Imagine that your organization has asked you to evaluate upgrading or adding to the selected LMS within a 3-5-year period.

• What is the process for determining when a system upgrade is required?
• Who in the campus community is involved in the selection process?
• Would there be a recommendation for short-term fixes?
• How could leaders plan fiscally for modifications to the LMS?
• When new technology becomes available, what factors must be considered for integration?