The Virtual Reality Training Decision Tool: Section 2

Virtual Reality Training Decision Tool (VRTDT) Section 1, Part A
VRTDT Section 1, Part B
VRTDT Section 1, Part C
VRTDT Section 1, Part D

Virtual Reality Training Decision Tool - Section 2

SECTION 2: Should you develop in-house or contract for services?
Based on your summary score, you are interested in implementing a VR Multimedia Training program. Answer the following questions to help you decide if your organization should undertake the development, or if you should consider outsourcing the project. Organizations who can refer you to experienced VR training developers are listed with the guidelines at the end of this section.

Consideration

Instructions

Points

Score

1. Knowledge of Object Oriented design If staff assigned to the project:    
  Knows nothing about Object Oriented design  0 points  
  Had some knowledge of Object Oriented design

5 points

 
  Has implemented a project using Object Oriented design

10 points

 
2. Knowledge of 3-dimensional design If staff assigned to the project    
  Has never designed a 3 dimensional project  0 points  
  Has designed but not implemented a 3-D project

5 points

 
  Has designed and implemented a 3-D project

10 points

 
3. Knowledge of Object Oriented programming If staff assigned to the project:    
  Knows nothing about Object Oriented programming    
  Has some knowledge of Object Oriented programming    
  Has used Object Oriented programming tools    
 4. Availability of production hardware If computer hardware to produce materials is:    
  Not available at all    
  Available but has to be upgraded    
  Available    
5. Availability and skills of project management staff If staff has:    
  Not successfully managed a technology based project  0 points  
  Successfully managed a technology based project  10 points  
6. Use of existing trainers If existing trainers:    
  Will no longer be needed  0 points  
  Can be transferred to new positions  5 points  
  Can be used on VR projects 10 points  
7. Time available to undertake initial project If time available for design and development is:    
  Equal to or less than 12 months 0 points  
  More than 12 months 10 points  
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Decision Tool Guidelines
If your total score for this section is 50 points or greater, your organization appears to be ready to undertake the development of VR Multimedia Training program. If your total score is less than 50 points, you may want to consider selecting a consultant to work with you on your first project.

Consult Multimedia Training Newsletter, ASTD, ISPI, or other training organizations for recommendations on experienced VR training developers.

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