An overview of how PPS International Ltd. approaches using media as part of instructional design of blended learning solutions.

1. Digital Training
Media Options

2. 2
We are
builders.

3. Our technology approach…
 Follow ISD principles, taking design ownership
 Match medium to the learning need
 Use media as a tool to deliver training message
 Engage technology partners
for complex delivery solutions

4. Program
Content
Design
Analysis
Design
Developmen
t
Delivery
Evaluation
Technology
scope

5. Program
Content
Design
Analysis
Design
Developmen
t
Delivery
Evaluation
Select media
solution

6. Program
Content
Design
Analysis
Design
Developmen
t
Delivery
Evaluation
Partner and
build solution

7. Our capability grows with
advances in technology…
Audio &
Video
•DVD
•Streamed
•Podcast
Web
•Custom design
•Utilizing social media
sites (You Tube,
Facebook, Linked In,
Twitter)
•Utilizing third-party
software
Intranet
•Broadcast
•Co-Specific
Software (GE
Connect, etc.)
Mobile
devices
•iPod
•Blackberry
•Kindle
Third-party software
•WebEx®
•Second Life
•Knowledge Point
•Sum Total

8. We aren’t wed to
any technology.

9. The Mix
Technology Solution
Available
resources
Content
Learner

10. Uniqueness
 Utilize existing technology and multiple medium
 Introduce a relevant story, interesting to learners
 Connect phases of learning through use of story
 Where possible, leverage past projects for accelerated analysis
and content discovery
 Leverage design team strengths
 Partner with internal “builders” or corporate vendor relationships

11. 11On-
Boarding
•Self-paced
eLearning
•Video via iPod
•Internet-360
Institute (2
days)
•Video demos
•Skill models via
iPod
Coaching
•Intranet intro to
process (leader
and mgr)
Simulation
•Video launch
•Video creation
On-the-
Job
Project
•Business solution
•Use of
Knowledge Now
Leadership
Academy

12. Story…
 Integrates training and
media
 Easy to relate: characters are
in a parallel world
 Don’t get stuck in
differences between
operating companies
 Content and situations are
safe to criticize

13. 10%
of total design
40%
of total design
What budget?

14. Technology Scope Engagement
Outline of technology options (existing, parameters, tolerance)
Includes minimum of two technology options to achieve goal
Add on to design during analysis—completed simultaneously
Used to contract—with us or vendor of your choice