eLearning is dynamic . Today's content, in real time, not old news or "shelf ware." On line experts, best sources, quick and-dirty approaches for emergencies.
eLearning is collaborative . Because people learn from one another, eLearning connects learners with experts, colleagues, and professional peers, both in and outside your organization.
eLearning is the delivery of content via all electronic media, including the Internet, intranets, extranets, satellite broadcast, audio/video tape, interactive TV, and CD-ROM.
eLearning is the use of network technology to design, deliver, select, administer, and extend LEARNING.
eLearning is Internet-enabled learning. Components can include content delivery in multiple formats, management of the learning experience, and a networked community of learners, content developers and experts. eLearning provides faster learning at reduced costs, increased access to learning, and clear accountability for all participants in the learning process. In today's fast-paced culture, organizations that implement eLearning provide their work force with the ability to turn change into an advantage.
eLearning is comprehensive .
It provides learning events from many sources, enabling the e-learner to select a favored format or learning method or training provider.
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Performance is the goal. The objective is to become competent in the least time and with the least amount of training . If people could take a smart pill instead of logging in to class, bravo! How long is this going to take? No more credit for seat-time.
Most learning is social . The coffee room is a more effective place to learn than the classroom. Studies reveal that the majority of corporate learning is informal, i.e. outside of class. eLearning seeks to foster collaboration and peer interaction.
eLearning is delivered in the right-sized pieces . Why take a one-hour class for the five minutes' worth of content you're looking for?
eLearners are responsible for their own learning . eLearning empowers them to manage and implement their own learning and development plans. |
Hurdles to eLearning! |
Certain content -- because of its nature, relative value, or importance -- is not suitable for technology-based delivery. While online training is especially well suited for the acquisition of IT skills, it has certain limitations in the arena of soft skills training. Other educational content that does not translate well into a virtual environment is material requiring significant hands-on application, with a strong emphasis on peer review and collaboration. |
Update in mid-2002 : |
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Quality and intensity of content |
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Availability of content |
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Habits, customs, and culture |
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Technology delivery -- bandwidth, etc |
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Pricing models |
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Lack of digital collaboration models |
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Research gap: Does it work? |
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Calibration of expectations |
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A horrific pitfall has turned out to be cajoling workers to participate. One third to one half of workers never register to take part. Half to three-quarters of those who start a program drop out before completing it. I've just completed a book on how to improve employee participation. |
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