ELEARNING OVERVIEW

I gave my boss a teaser about elearning. And she informed me I was to give a 1 hour overview about it to the company - a brown-bag session on Nov 4. I am excited about this prospect. I've been championing Elearning in our company for quite some time. This may be my chance to sell it.

Here is what I sent. I took portions from the book ABS's of Elearning, Chapter Two, Copyright 2002 Jossey-Bass.


Imagine this: The clock reads 8:00 AM. You are in the middle of a training session with your pajamas on. You decide that you need to sleep until morning. The clock buzzes at 7:00 AM and you come back to previous topics that were unclear while sipping coffee at your favorite coffee shop. You finish the training in the office and get the results of your exams immediately. You passed with flying colors! But you think you need to go back to one or two topics. So you decide to look it up again the following day. At no extra cost. And you didn't even have to go to the training center.

Sounds cool?

ELEARNING: convenient, anytime, anywhere learning. This is the trend in education and training. Elearning is rapidly becoming a standard method for training and education. It is convenient, cost-effective and can be done online, offline, anytime.
In general, Elearning is generic term for all technologically supported learning using an array of teaching and learning tools that utilizes electronic media such as phone bridging, audio and videotape, videoteleconferencing, satellite broadcast and the more commonly recognized forms of web-based training or computer aided instruction also commonly referred to as online courses.

Benefits for Learners. Here are some attributes of well-designed elearning. From the point of view of learners, well-designed e-learning:
1. Creates interactions that stimulate understanding and the recall of information when learners exchange questions during online discussions.
2. Accommodates different types of learners and fosters learning through a variety of activities that apply different learning styles.
3. Fosters self-paced learning so learners can learn at the rate they prefer.
4. Provides convenient access to learning any time, any place.
5. Reduces travel time and travel costs.
6. Encourages learners to take responsibility for their learning and builds self-knowledge and self-confidence.

Benefits for Managers. Managers who have had success with elearning comment that it can:
1. Provide automated, continuous assessment and reporting of student participation and progress.
2. Reduce capital costs associated with traditional brick-and-mortar schools and training facilities.
3. Reduce costs of learning materials, mailing, and telephones associated with distance learning programs.
4. Create more consistency in the training program through a template approach.
5. Provide access to instructors anywhere.

Are you ready to benefit from Elearning?


I have to start on my outline. God is Good!