An earlier version of this post appeared on the Society for Technical Communication – Philadelphia Metro Chapter blog. Most e-learning clients only think about translation and localization after they’ve already designed a course in English. We suggest reversing the process, because designing with localization in mind saves time and money. Here are issues that e-learning …Read More
E-learning localization has a lot of moving parts: translation, voice-overs, animation and graphics localization, integration, and testing. But before any of these can take place, it’s important to evaluate the English source version and make sure that it can be localized. Is the content and format appropriate for the culture you are trying to reach? …Read More
If you are developing e-learning modules and plan to use or market them in another country, translation and localization is a crucial step. People who are taught something in their second language, regardless of fluency, often think they understand more of the content than they actually do. To maximize impact, a well-implemented e-learning course should …Read More
The business case for e-learning is well-established, but what about the business case for e-learning globalization? How can you compute the ROI of globalizing and localizing e-learning for foreign-language audiences? First, let’s look briefly at the factors for analyzing the expected return on e-learning itself. We will then look at how the extra steps of globalization …Read More
In our last post on e-learning localization, we looked at the process of planning for an e-learning course that is likely to be translated and localized for different cultures. There are two interrelated aspects to designing e-learning courses. One is the on-screen user interface design—the look of the graphical interface, the media used, etc. The second …Read More
Global training is the new normal. If recent experience at MTM LinguaSoft is any guide, global e-learning of all sorts—particularly for employee training—has taken off. We recently translated an e-learning module on ergonomics for a pharmaceutical company into 10 languages. And we’ve been doing e-learning modules on soft skills such as ethics, on a regular basis …Read More
With the rise of cross-border mergers and acquisitions resulting from globalization trends, employees are asked to process and learn from content not written in their native language. Written corporate documents include corporate policies, operating procedures, product specifications and specific training materials that must be followed for health, safety or compliance. Research data Research supports the …Read More
