breakout 4 - training and skills - paul mcelvaney
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Paul McElvaneyDirectorLearning Pool
Making the move to e-learning
The traditional approach
E-learning
Community based learning
The benefits
• Reducing cost• Accessing lots more people• Providing flexibility• Enabling measurement• Delivering a consistent message• Improved responsiveness• Its possible to build a community
Some of our wins
Rotherham trained 1,500 social workers in 6 weeks
Plymouth trained ‘000s in information governance saving over £1 million
Norfolk Council saves £400K in classroom administration
Central bedfordshire trained councillors in social media
Lessons we’ve learned
Think about the content
Function over form
Content goes out of date
Build in evaluation early so you can measure impact
Costs can be hiding
Generating uptake is hard
Software is (can be) free
Accessibility shouldn’t be a barrier
www.learningpool.com
@mcelvaney