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What is
e-Learning? I think that we already know what "learning
means," but what is the "e"? The e stands for
electronic, so in its simplest sense, e-learning is any learning that is
facilitated by electronic means. This has come to mean the same thing as
computer-based training (CBT), and would include CD-ROM, web-enabled, and
Internet learning. ...see more
Where can I try e-Learning? Visit
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What are the benefits of e-Learning?
Yes,
e-Learning is "cool," but what are the strategic benefits of this way
of learning? When does e-Learning become a strategic imperative?
 | Cost The cost of e-Learning becomes an
important benefit particularly if you factor in the travel expenses of the
learners. |
 | Time The speed of e-Learning becomes an
important imperative in some situations: First, if you have a dispursed
group of learners they may spend more time traveling to the instructor than
actually learning. Second, the time will be reduced for learners who
already know some of the material, as they can skim over what they already
know. |
 | Pace Learners can pace their learning
according to their work demands. They can learn during chunks of
free time. |
 | Reference Learners can use the learning as
a permanent reference system, which they can go back to for refreshers or if a
particular need arises. |
There area other reasons for e-Learning, and equally there are
benefits for instructor led training. As we see better e-Learning
content, organizational development professionals need to be careful to select
the most appropriate learning styles. One style that is emerging is
the blended learning approach, also called blended e-learning.
Blended Learning is learning that blends e-Learning
with instructor-led learning. The learners do pre-work online, learning
the subject and facts. Then they come together with an
instructor-facilitator and do activities which may include reviewing the
material seen online, role-plays, discussions, etc.
What are some trends in e-Learning?
The Masie Center, a think
tank for e-Learning, has come up with the following future e-Learning trends:
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Realistic
e-Learning & Corporate Learning Strategies |
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Extending Learning
to Customer Learning |
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Aligning Learning
to the Business Drivers |
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Integration of
Learning and Business Processes |
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Making Learning
Management Systems WORK for the Organization & Learner |
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Creating More
COMPELLING e-Learning Content |
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Developing New
Models for Inviting Learners to e-Learning Activities |
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Supporting
Communities of Learning & Practice |
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Pulling Multiple
Learning Systems Together Across the Enterprise |
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Retooling Current
Learning Professionals |
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Designing True
Blended Learning Models |
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Taking Learning
Global: Multi-Country e-Learning |
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