(facilitates programme design)

How does the programme fit into the curriculum

• Is the e-learning part of an existing program, as an alternative to an existing programme running in parallel or exclusively available through e-learning?
• Is it expected that the learners will be remote or on-site?

Establishing whether we can afford it

• Review of grant aid and funding opportunities
• Income generation as a result of the programme
• Potential sales to other users

• What is the level of financial, technical and human resourcing?

Matching e-learning and budget profiles

• Review of grant aid and funding opportunities
• Income generation as a result of the programme
• Potential sales to other users

• How does expenditure break down into
  • Capital?
  • Revenue?
• What are the restrictions?
• What is the expenditure profile on e-learning likely to be?
  • What percentage of the budget was "start-up"?
  • What percentage of the budget is for continuation?

Identifying limitations

• Was the resourcing sufficient or were compromises made?

Identifying the e-learning solution

• Copies of Examination and Validating Body requirements
• List of training opportunities for teachers
• Copy of standards documents
• Rules and requirements for qualifications

• How and what decisions were made about the media /technology?
• How and what decisions were made about the e-product /e-learning opportunity?
• How and what decisions were made about the duration, depth, and breadth of the learning program?
• What commitment are learners expected to make (time, mode of attendance, resources etc)
• How were decisions made about the pedagogy?
• Were the tutors already trained in the pedagogy and application of e-learning? If not, did you provide training?
• Is the program /learning opportunity purpose built/adapted/off the shelf?
• Is the e-learning program and materials interoperable and compatible with existing e-learning in the institution
• Are the e-learning materials compliant with e-learning standards (e.g. SCORM, Learning Design etc.)
• What is the duration, depth, and breadth of the learning program?
• How are the learners selected or recruited and by whom?
• Is there a prerequisite qualification or skill level?
• How are the learners supported and 'tracked'?
• How are the learners assessed?
• Will the learning outcome need to be certificated /accredited /validated and by whom?

Reviewing the process

• What influenced the above choices?
• Would different choices be made next time?