Androcom:
A Continuum of Services
Interactive programs are used as standalone resources
or as elements of coordinated communications and training
programs.
Understanding
that you may need a suite of complementary products
and services, Androcom provides a continuum of services
- from consulting advice when you first consider a project,
to testing when it's time to verify program effectiveness.
Strategic planning: helping clients to plan
the introduction of new or upgraded interactive services
Infrastructure definition: researching and
advising on the organizational and technical infrastructures
needed to support a client's use of technology-assisted
learning and communication methods
Media selection: matching specific training
and communication needs to appropriate delivery media
using a selection methodology developed by Androcom
Audience consultation: determining the needs
and preferences of important target groups
Costing: estimating the costs of program
development and implementation
RFP definition: helping clients to articulate
their needs in Requests for Proposals
Bid evaluation: developing weighted criteria
with which to evaluate bids
2.
Content Architecture
Determining how to parcel and organize learning
or communications content
Creating a visual representation of program or site
contents
Mapping the pathways that will connect program elements
Identifying the "navigation" tools that will be
used to move within a program or site
3.
Instructional Design
Developing templates for consistent organization and presentation of instructional materials
Outlining knowledge and skill sets required by employee or customer groups
Creating a course or suite of courses designed to impart knowledge and skills
Defining testing methodologies
4.
Content Capture
Converting existing classroom-based courses into self-paced courses
Working with subject matter experts to capture teaching points for new courses
Mining and editing existing documents
Identifying sources of visuals to illustrate teaching points
5.
Scriptwriting
Preparing detailed production scripts (Androcom has developed effective scripting formats geared to the special needs of different media and training applications)
6.
Support Materials
In addition to a Web site or interactive program, a suite
of complementary deliverables may include:
Other kinds of training (e.g. classroom-based courses,
self-paced video modules, etc.)
Internet policy manuals
Web writers' handbooks
Instructional design guides
Second language adaptation
Instructor guides
Participant and user manuals
Pocket tips aids
Promotional materials
Jewel case inserts
7.
Production Liaison
After "front end" work is complete, Androcom works with production companies to ensure that the production script is translated faithfully into a finished program
