| E-Learning Objectives: Content, Delivery And Measurement |
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| Written by Robert Hamel |
| Wednesday, 29 September 2010 08:41 |
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Changing times in the virtual frontier make online training standards even more important, including the quality of the learning content, the flexibility of the delivery platform and the measurement of the programs' success. When you take aim at your open training issues and create engaging learning content, you will establish a universal curriculum that dispenses mission critical information, enhances bottom line performance and increases learner accomplishments.
Changing times in the virtual frontier make online training standards even more important, including the quality of the learning content, the flexibility of the delivery platform and the measurement of the programs' success. When you take aim at your open training issues and create engaging learning content, you will establish a universal curriculum that dispenses mission critical information, enhances bottom line performance and increases learner accomplishments. Content Development Aside from the e-learning delivery platform, which ensures efficiency, economics and convenience, the most important component of any online training program is the course content. Developing rich, substantive and informative content will elevate your quality levels from isolated, one-time authored material to reusable, engaging web-based training programs. Key resources and steps for creating engaging content are: Tapping into your subject matter experts or potential developers Taking an inventory of existing materials, resources and content Can ILT Enhance the Learning Experience? Information and Learning Technology (ILT) is the method of using technology to enhance the learning experience, which is the basic premise of a Learning Management System (LMS), using web-based technology to transform, deliver and educate. Incorporating the tenets of ILT will augment your content, help your students beat the boredom and enhance your overall e-learning program. For example: Use sound within an otherwise static presentation Use digital video or digital images for learning activities Introduce interactive quizzes, activities and learning screens Use Flash movies for classroom notes, revisions or whole lectures Create and encourage collaborative documents within a group environment. Assess, Measure, Evaluate and Test An invaluable component of any web-based training program is measuring its' success. You can incorporate a slew of post-course assessment styles to evaluate the effectiveness of your courses and the overall achievement of your program goals. Consider using open-ended assessments for more substantive student feedback, add dynamic image (clickable hot-spots) to simulate and add interest to the scenario, task your learners to fill in the blank or offer multiple choice formatting. No matter how you arrange it, the data you collect will provide the measurements you need to track student progress, test the effectiveness of your content and determine your e-learning program results. Whether you're introducing an e-learning initiative or enhancing an existing web-based training program, the quality of your content, the efficiency of your delivery platform and the accuracy of your measurements are critical components to your strategy and success. Whether you're introducing an e-learning initiative or enhancing an existing online training program, the quality of your content, the efficiency of your delivery platform and the accuracy of your measurements are winning components to your strategy and success. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Find out how to utilize a Learning Management System to increase your company's bottom line. Free reprint avaialable from: E-Learning Objectives: Content, Delivery And Measurement. |