eLearning Calculator

Overview
The eLearning Calculator is a professional web application designed to eliminate guesswork in eLearning project planning. By leveraging industry-validated methodologies and real-world project data, it provides accurate development time estimates based on project scope, complexity, and specific requirements. This tool helps instructional designers, project managers, and stakeholders avoid budget overruns, missed deadlines, and frustrated expectations by providing data-driven development time estimates from the outset.
Key Features
- Interactive Calculator: 5-question assessment covering complexity, content readiness, multimedia needs, review cycles, and SME availability
- Dual Benchmark Modes: Toggle between Chapman academic research and Tucker real-world practitioner data
- Task Breakdown Visualization: Detailed percentage allocation across instructional design, multimedia, development, QA, and admin tasks
- Social Sharing Integration: Built-in sharing tools for LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp, email, and direct link copying
- Professional Contact System: Integrated enquiry form for custom project quotes
- SEO Optimised: Australian-focused metadata, sitemap, and search engine optimisation
- Mobile Responsive: Optimised experience across all devices
Development Approach
Discovery
L&D industry research and benchmark analysis
Design
Professional calculator interface with premium visual styling
Development
React components with real-time calculation logic
Testing
Cross-browser compatibility and mobile optimization
Launch
Live deployment with analytics and form integration
Tech Stack
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Shadcn/ui
- Vercel
- Formspree
- Google Analytics
Development Updates
Site launched live at elearningcalculator.com. Google Analytics integration completed and contact form connected to Formspree endpoint.
SEO optimization completed including sitemap, robots.txt, and meta tags. Final testing and domain configuration finished.
Social sharing functionality added with platform-specific buttons. Australian spelling conventions implemented throughout.
Core calculation engine built with Chapman/Tucker benchmark toggle. Expert insights and methodology sections added.
Initial project architecture established. Interactive form with 5-question assessment created and styled.
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