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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe 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

    Totara LMS

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ATotara Learning, headquartered in Wellington offers the Totara workforce learning management system with core LMS (Totara Learn) integratable social platform (Totara Social), support for instructor led learning, and cloud storage for learning materials, available on cloud.N/A
    Pricing
    DigitalChalk, by SciolytixTotara LMS
    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 SciolytixTotara LMS
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$399No setup fee
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    Features
    DigitalChalk, by SciolytixTotara LMS
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix and Totara LMS
    Feature
    DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Totara LMS
    7.7
    3 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Course authoring8.01 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Course catalog or library9.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Player/Portal10.01 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Learning content10.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Mobile friendly10.01 Ratings7.13 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications10.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Assignments10.01 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Compliance management9.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Learning administration10.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics9.01 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DigitalChalk, by SciolytixTotara LMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DigitalChalk, by SciolytixTotara LMS
    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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    Totara Learning
    As a real estate services company with properties (& employees) in six states, Totara LMS is well suited for implementing and our employee learning platform to our many team members that work remotely and cannot benefit from regular in-person learning courses. Totara LMS's comprehensive and customizable reporting system also allows us to accurately review and tell the story of employee performance and talent development, while tailoring this reporting to the needs of different internal stakeholders.
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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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    Totara Learning
    • Distribute elearning
    • run exams
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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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    Totara Learning
    • Reporting can be a little inflexible - sometimes, the report cannot be customized to have all the columns you need as they are not available from that area of the LMS.
    • Graphic reporting needs some more work to be a bit more professional looking.
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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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    Totara Learning
    Easy to access both local support and support/advice from other Totara LMS users as we keep in regular contact as a part of the totara government users group. Our vendor also keeps in touch with this group and a lot of knowledge is shared. It's easy to access the Totara LMS users academy, and one of my administrators has also set up a local forum where they ask each other questions and share knowledge as well. Our vendor is easy to access via our support plan and we have monthly catch-ups with our account manager where we hear about anything new coming up.
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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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    Totara Learning
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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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    Totara Learning
    • Totara LMS has helped increase our employee retention by 15%.
    • Totara LMS has drastically improved our employee learning and development processes that weren't in place prior to having this system.
    • Totara LMS has decreased the time the onboarding process takes by 1 day.
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    Screenshot of Ensure compliance with programs and pathways to improve safety and reduce business risks.Screenshot of Cater to multiple groups, partners and customers from a single instance of your LMS.Screenshot of The learning management system, trusted by thousands of customers, upskills your workforce the way you want, with the power and flexibility to deliver transformational learning.Screenshot of The Totara Mobile app is developed by Totara for Totara users. Our native app is available for both Android and iOS devices and offers a number of authentication options, including support for both single sign-on and manual login users. Your app login screen can be customized and branded to match your Totara Learn site so learners are offered a familiar and intuitive user experience.