DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix vs. HealthStream Learning & Performance

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
The DigitalChalk LMS, from Sciolytix gives users the tools and control to launch engaging, interactive, online courses. Users can create courses featuring animated PowerPoint, SCORM content, HD videos, audio, quizzes, exams and more.
$35
per month
HealthStream Learning & Performance
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
HealthStream is a cloud-based Talent Management Suite specifically designed for the healthcare sector. Focused on training (LMS), the suite also includes performance management, competency, simulation and credentialing. HealthStream also provides research services to healthcare organizations.N/A
Pricing
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixHealthStream Learning & Performance
Editions & Modules
Essential
$35.00
per month
Professional
$79.00
per month
Premier
$189.00
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixHealthStream Learning & Performance
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$399 No setup fee
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Top Pros
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Features
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixHealthStream Learning & Performance
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix
9.5
1 Ratings
15% above category average
HealthStream Learning & Performance
-
Ratings
Course authoring8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix
-
Ratings
HealthStream Learning & Performance
6.0
8 Ratings
25% below category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings5.86 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings5.05 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings5.86 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings6.86 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings6.88 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix
-
Ratings
HealthStream Learning & Performance
6.8
9 Ratings
18% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings6.24 Ratings
Plan weighting00 Ratings5.03 Ratings
Manager note taking00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Workflow restrictions00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings7.78 Ratings
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User Ratings
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixHealthStream Learning & Performance
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
7.3
(21 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(12 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
6.9
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixHealthStream Learning & Performance
Likelihood to Recommend
Sciolytix (DigitalChalk + Selleration)
Digital Chalk is perfect for organizations who are looking for an easy to use Learning Management System and don't need all the bells, whistles, and bulk of the LMS giants, like Cornerstone or SuccessFactors. Digital Chalk doesn't require an administrative specialist to learn a whole new language and environment with endless options and settings. It's very easy to use for both learners and administrators, and yet at the same time provides the exact functions you need.
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HealthStream
HealthStream is a wonderful tool for assigning assessments and evaluating knowledge. The assessments have a large pool of questions to pull from. The exams are timed and will generate a test report at the end of the exam so the clinical team can see what tests were passed and failed. These are helpful in ensuring we know what the nurse needs extra education on. HealthStream would be less suited for education items that would need to be validated in person...skills such as CPR.
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Pros
Sciolytix (DigitalChalk + Selleration)
  • While I used the platform, it improved its integrations with PowerPoint, making it easy to convert slides to the DigitalChalk format.
  • The editing layers for audio underneath the slides is very user-friendly and easy to use.
  • While we didn't use the quiz randomization, I liked how there was a structure built to it so that those who had more robust usage situations than ours would be able to improve engagement and assess learning at a higher level.
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HealthStream
  • Reporting. Having the ability to track compliance (and non-compliance) at our fingertips ensures that we are up-to-date with Federal, State, Local and internal policies, requirements and educational initiatives
  • Customization. Developing in-house materials, specific to our variable training needs is a huge plus - HealthStream's commitment to SCORM-ready content since 2011 has made it simple for us to connect, engage and interact with all of our staff and providers.
  • Integration. Allowing us to interface with our HRM/HRIS systems is invaluable. Keeping up with a dynamic workforce, both in terms of retention and attrition, would not be possible without our current interface structures.
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Cons
Sciolytix (DigitalChalk + Selleration)
  • The administration of Digital Chalk is very easy. The function I think may be missing is an easy way to add revisions and assign them to the students who need them. For example, when you update a piece of a course it would have an indication that it is version xxx and would ask who would like to assign it to - everyone who has taken it before or just new students.
  • It would nice to have the system recognize when a student has already completed an element of a course that may be used in another course. For example, if video A is part of courses 1 and 2, and the student already watched it in course 1, it would ask the administrator if they should get automated credit for it in course 2, as well.
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HealthStream
  • Embedding elearning tutorials into HealthStream can be a bit complicated, and even slow down the site for the end user. In my experience, I found it much easier to just offer a link to the tutorial through the assessment portion.
  • Keeping users synced into the most up-to-date user groups can be a bit tricky. If you create your own student groups, and then these students transfer to a different job role or department, you will manually have to make these changes yourself. A more automated process would be great.
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Likelihood to Renew
Sciolytix (DigitalChalk + Selleration)
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HealthStream
We just can't imagine NOT having HealthStream as it has become such a part of our training system. The per user cost has actually gone down from 3 years ago. However, we are using more courses we have purchased. This allows us to be more efficient with our time and more convenient for the end users. We are considering purchasing other aspects of the system.
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Support Rating
Sciolytix (DigitalChalk + Selleration)
As I mentioned previously, Digital Chalk's customer support is excellent. I also got a reply back within an hour, and it was usually the same person. So, they were familiar with our needs and how we were using the system. Honestly, most of the time we had to contact their support, it was an issue on the user's side, not in the software. Yet, they still helped identify the issue and consulted on how to fix it.
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HealthStream
I only used HealthStream for a short time, but it wasn’t overly user-friendly or pretty. There were some quirks that I didn’t like, like the quiz builder or uploading lists. Whenever you assigned a group it was difficult to tell and confirm that the assignment went out. Overall I like other systems better.
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Alternatives Considered
Sciolytix (DigitalChalk + Selleration)
DigitalChalk gave the organization the hands-on ownership of content creation and delivery while meeting our usage case of hands-off course management on a daily basis and extending the reach of the course content and certificate to as many people as possible. It's easy to use, very cost-effective to implement, and the overall experience means that the course participants get what they need out of the course without a lot of effort on their part.
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HealthStream
The interface for HealthStream is 1000x better than My Learning. I still struggle to find my assignments and upcoming in person training on My Learning. It is not intuitive and doesn't have a dashboard when you sign on to see everything at once. HealthStream lets me easily see my assignments, their due dates, and any upcoming dates
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Return on Investment
Sciolytix (DigitalChalk + Selleration)
  • DigtialChalk's ROI is positive - the cost model of low up-front costs to get started, then paying a small amount per course participant means that organizations implementing DigitalChalk as their platform get more than their money's worth from it. It returns profit quickly and on a consistent basis.
  • The asynchronous nature of the platform, combined with the targeted usage situation of hands-off course delivery and management, means that resources to create, deliver, and maintain courses can be held with either one person (like an instructional designer) or even an outside contractor. This means that there's little impact to the fixed operating costs involved with hiring someone else to manage it.
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HealthStream
  • More efficiency. Easy way to implement training to a larger group of people.
  • Helps to orientate new hires to our organization quicker.
  • Consistency with training messages. We can communicate a method that can be easily adopted and implement across the organization.
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