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WHAT
IS e-LEARNING?
e-Learning is the process of developing content
through the use of proven adult learning principles,
visual design, technology and instructional design
to deliver the message. Using technologies, e-learning
facilitates a faster and highly efficient delivery
of training content to learners anywhere across
the globe, anytime and cuts traditional learning
barriers such as time, distance, language and cost.
WHAT
ARE THE BENEFITS F e-LEARNING IN CORPORATE
TRAINING?
As a corporate training tool E-Learning has the
following benefits:
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It
standardizes learning across the company.
Ensures consistent delivery to all employees.
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Just-In-Time
learning enables your employees to retain
work-related knowledge better.
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Any
time, any place access to learning provides
variable learning pace and addresses diverse
groups.
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Global
reach. Saves time. Cuts costs. . For eg. Procedures,
manuals, specifications etc can be accessed
by your employees at the click of a mouse.
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Easy
to operate, custom built courseware, library
packages give specific job related, product
related, industry related learning to employees.
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Improves
employees understanding of the industry, technology
and context. Sharpens skill set.
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Improves
organizational productivity and translates
into positive financial results.
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Retains
valued workers and creates efficient part-time
force. Easy to track and update
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Easy
linking with other training systems. Hands
on training in a safe environment.
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HOW IS E-LEARNING DELIVERED?
e-Learning is facilitated through interactive technologies
based on both computer and communications technology.
For learners e-learning devices could be personal
computers, CD ROMS, Digital television, PDAs and
Mobile phones.
Communications technology could be the Internet,
e-mail, discussion forums, collaborative software
and team learning systems. e-learning could be distance
learning through use of Wide Area Networks (WANs)
i.e you sit at a far away place and access the ‘learning’
through the internet or networked computers.
WHAT
IS THE E-LEARNING PHILOSOPHY?
e-Learning recognizes that individuals differ
in how much they learn over a fixed period of time.
Traditional training fixes the time period but gets
varying results since individuals differ in interest
and comprehension. e-learning varies time period
to achieve fixed learning results among employees
because they can learn at their own pace. The extra
time required by slower learners does not mean longer
chronological time-cycles: rather, the problem is
countered by strategies like iteration and detailing.
e-Learning appropriately uses latest technologies
to reach, engage and teach learners of all types
across geographical, language and comprehension
barriers.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES
OF E-LEARNING FOR LEARNERS?
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CONSISTENCY:
Training is delivered uniformly within a consistent
framework. Increases understanding and absorption
of the material.
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INTERACTIVE:
Interactive content, graphics, and animations
make lessons stand out. Helps information
retention.
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CUSTOMIZED
MATERIAL:
Content can be customized to meet the training
objectives quickly and easily.
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SELF-PACED
PROGRAMS:
Learners learn at a pace that works for their
individual learning style and life circumstances.
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"LEARNING
OBJECT" ARCHITECTURE SUPPORTS ON DEMAND,
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Web-based training is designed and developed
so content can be chunked into discrete knowledge
objects to provide greater flexibility. Learners
can access these objects through pre-set learning
paths, use skills assessments to create individualized
study plans, or use search engines to locate
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