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Look Before You Leap: Getting Started with eLearning
Roberta Everson
VP, Technologies for Learning Group
Questions to Answer Today
• What is eLearning?
• Can you save Bob?
• What are the components of an eLearning solution?
• What solution is right for you?
• How do you “get” eLearning?
• What technology is needed?
• Who should be on your team?
• How much does it cost?
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What is eLearning?
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Learning conducted via electronic media, particularly the Internet.
- Oxford Dictionary
Everywhere Everyone Efficient Embedded Engaging Every time
- Elliot Massie, Learning Trends, #737 – Updates on Learning, Business and
Technology, August, 15, 2012
Learning
What is eLearning?
• Mainly self-directed, asynchronous
• Uses combination of digital media: text, graphics, images, audio, video, animation, motion
• Variety of formats: modules, simulations, interactive scenarios, games*, tutorials
• Interactive to varying degrees
• Stand alone, blended, incorporated into program
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White on Right
Examples
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Operator Fundamentals: Self Directed Module/Course
• Technical training for process industries
• Demonstrations: Learning Support
At the Office: Scenario based learning
• Learn about principles of teamwork by working through a real world scenario
• Experiential learning with learning material, feedback and demonstrations for support
Emergency Nursing: Simulation
• Emergency nursing: Airway Management, Chest Tubes, Defibrillation & Cardioversion, Cardiac Monitoring Leads & Pace Makers
• Classroom support, formal education
Introduction to ICT Sales: Program
• Blended workplace and online skills development program
• eLearning just 1 of many components: online & offline assessment, self directed study, onboarding guide and face to face events
Buying a Bed: Series of eLearning Modules for EAL Literacy Learning
• English as an additional language and literacy
• Based on literacy levels
• Available for self directed learning to learners and to teachers
What are the components of an eLearning solution?
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eLearning
Delivery Platform
Content
Presentation:
Media & Interactivity
eLearning
How will you get it to them?
What will they learn?
How will they
learn it?
What eLearning solution is right for you?
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Organization’s Goals
Increase performance Educate Fix problems Develop workforce
Generate revenue Sell a product or service Provide service/support
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
What change are you trying to affect? What do people need or want to learn?
Learners Characteristics Needs and goals Ready: willing & able?
Resources Money People Skills
Technology Time
Barriers & Supports
In place Those needed
Advantages & Potential Barriers
Advantages
• Available any time or place
• Repeatable, reusable
• Controllable
• Flexible – use multiple ways
• Possibility for high interaction
• Learner paced
• Measurable
• Context
• Reduces delivery costs
Barriers
Requires:
• Digital literacy skills
• Access to technology
• Self motivation & self regulation
• Self study skills
• Essentials skills
• $$$
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What eLearning solution will best meet your needs?
Learning Strategy & Method
• Self directed learning
• Direct or guided instruction
• Experiential learning
• On the job training
• Performance support
• Cooperative or collaborative learning
• Synchronous or asynchronous
Model
• Self serve
• Stand alone modules
• Blend of eLearning and instructor led
• Structured program
• Multiple delivery methods
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eLearning in Aboriginal Communities & Organizations
• Career awareness
• Community & economic development initiatives
• Skills & professional development
• Employment preparation
• Commercial products & services
• Health promotion & health education
• Essential skills
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How do you get eLearning?
Use Existing
• Off the shelf commercial products – Buy outright
– Pay per use
– License per learner, location, etc.
– Subscribe
• Find free resources
Build Custom
• Do it yourself in-house
• RFP
• Hire company or contractor: – *eLearning experts*
– Web designers
– Marketing & communications
– Trainer
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What technology do you need? Software to Deliver & Manage
• Learning Management System (LMS), Exam Management, Virtual Classroom, database
• Internet, intranet, CD/DVD
• Open Source, commercial off the shelf, custom
• Hosting & Maintenance – Op Sys, Server Software, Data Mgmt
Creative Tools to Create & Display
• Adobe Suite, 2D and 3D dev tools, gaming technologies
• E-learning Authoring Tools such as Articulate, Captivate, Lectora
• Web presentation platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, others
Other technologies
• Shopping carts and e-commerce platforms
• Skills Assessment and management platforms
• Future E-learning apps using GPS, locational awareness, bar coding, virtual reality, integrating tablet and phones etc.
Who do you need on your team?
• Project manager • Subject matter expert • Instructional designer • Visual designer or graphic artist • Developer such as:
– eLearning developer (e.g. authoring tool) – Digital media developer – Computer Programmer – Web developer – Animator
• Audio or video producer • Quality control – editor, tester
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How much will it cost?
It depends.
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Other Tips
Define your goals & success criteria.
Your decisions makers & learners have different needs.
Build it and they will come is a myth.
eLearning readiness can be changed.
Use fun & flashy stuff purposefully.
Do your homework on technology.
Always get your source files.
Respect copyright.
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QUESTIONS?
Roberta Everson
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