eLearning

Characteristics of real learning

Here is a shortlist of characteristics in place when people really learn, internalize the content and are able to act upon their newfound knowledge;
… Collaboration
… Knowledge sharing
… Learn from others
… Draw your own conclusions
… Big picture overview
… Ownership of own learning process
… Proven learning methodology base
… Multiple learning styles accommodated
… No right or wrong - learn form alternative answers
… Cascade through audience - same learning experience
… Participant driven - as opposed to facilitator driven
… Represent reality - don't base on metaphors
… Shared mental model. understanding among participants
… Activity vs. retention optimization
… "Teach others" - the activity from which you learn the most
… Motivational, engaging, challenging, fun
… “for me” - designed for participants to develop skills
… Relevant and appropriate

The need for on-line deployment

…is related to the realities of most companies today.

As employees are disbursed geographically, costs can be kept down by not having to travel to attend training. This is not only a monetary issue but also of time concern. Taking time of for training is one thing, but the added time needed for travel can be hard to justify. Planning and aligning schedules can be difficult.

As we all know, elearning is the appropriate solution for these needs, and there are added benefits too. The ability to plan for and track users, the ability to cascade the same learning experience throughout the organization, the ablity for quick and easy updates to content, and crossreferencing and hyperlinking, just to mention a few. It is an excellent tools for learning and development if used in combination with methodologies and insight.

There are great opportunities.