e-learning

Learning Formally or Informally...?

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"The real genius of organizations is the informal, impromptu, often inspired ways that real people solve real problems in ways that formal processes can’t anticipate. When you’re competing on knowledge, the name of the game is improvisation, not rote standardization."

John Seeley Brown

Which is Best: Classroom vs Online Training?

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eLearning is better than classroom training!

Ok…I’m just being sarcastic. eLearning is actually just different than classroom training. They both have their pros and cons. I want to list a few areas that are positive “pros” for eLearning.

 

Live Training, Self-Paced Learning, & Blended Learning: What is Right for My Organization?

Determining the right e-learning and training method for your organization isn’t easy, especially for those who are just getting started with their online training program. With so many different terms floating out there – “asynchronous” vs. “synchronous,” “instructor-led” vs. “self-paced,” for example (see ASTD’s E-Learning Glossary) – it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

 

Nevertheless, don’t panic! To clarify these terms and help you choose what is right for your organization, we will examine three models of learning and training – live training, self-paced learning, and blended learning.

 

Why Use eLearning Templates in Your Course?

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Are you developing online training content (eLearning)? Do you want to save money and time? Are there multiple members on your team and you need everything to be consistent? Are there varying levels of technical expertise on the team?

These are just a few questions that we come across while building online training content. Using templates to build eLearning can address many of the questions above. Before discussing a few points let me describe what I mean by eLearning templates.

 

Social Learning, E-Learning, & Training Content Weekly Roundup: November 7-11

This week, we’ve found a medley of articles to satisfy your cravings – whether it’s tips on how to successfully create company videos to how to foster continual training and growth in your organization. As always, we would love to get to know your thoughts, so share your comments with us!

Looking for more good content? Check out last week’s digest.