bridging the competency gap with elearning
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How do you manage the gap between future workforce demand and supply? A study conducted in 2008 by OPM estimated that by 2016 over 586,000—or more than 37 percent—of the Federal workforce will retire. Over the next three years, the Federal Government is expected to hire approximately 273,000 new employees. Maximizing learning among multiple generations of employees while budgets are minimized is an essential part of a sound workforce plan and can be achieved with e-Learning. Learn best practices that have helped Federal Agencies prepare for the future.TRANSCRIPT
Bridging the Competency Gap with eLearning
Agenda
Why eLearning?
Preparing a Curriculum
Planning Delivery
Some aspects of the business case
Why eLearning?
Objective Benefits
Bridge the competency gap Improve skills and professional development Increase productivity Increase morale and retention Decrease risks or losses Decrease costs Increase revenue
Subjective Benefits
Scalability – global reach, fast deployment Performance support Improved measurements and assessments Improved learning efficiency Improved consistency of content Automated tracking with a LMS Increased appeal and effectiveness with
varied learning styles
eLearning Overall ROI
Negative ROI—we've lost money
No ROI
Too early to tell—do not know
Modest ROI
Very good ROI
0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00%
Source: eLearning Guild Research
eLearning Modalities
Synchronous webinar, virtual classroom
Learning Management System interactive course
Mobile wireless web, standalone app
Immersive simulation, OLIVE
ROI in eLearning Modalities and Tools
Immersive/Learning Games
Mobile
LMS
Synchronous Learning Systems
Very good ROIModest ROIWaste of time and money
Source: eLearning Guild Research
Preparing a Curriculum
Preparing a Curriculum
Start with simple tools…
Initial Assessment
Identify Stakeholders– Learning population– Affected population
Determine Overall Needs– Assess competency based on goals– Skills to be learned/refreshed– Learners who need those skills– Risk of not having proper training
Refinement
Expand the Curriculum– Look at existing ILT– Add modules to courses– Use as part of a career path
Evaluate Delivery Methods– Timeliness– Appropriateness– Long-Term Cost
Planning
Allocate Resources
Provide Infrastructure
Course Schedule
Metrics
Train and educate professionals using interactive media
Create electronic library of training courses and exercises
Automatically track the progress of staff
Disseminate training globally
LMS Objectives
LMS Considerations
SCORM
Section 508 Accessibility
COTS Software
Licensing and Maintenance
Trusted Partner
Development Factors
Technical Requirements
• Number of users
• Bandwidth• Platform (PC,
Mac• Browser type• System
media components
Human Requirements
• Computer literacy
• Training time• Level of
interest• Personal
interaction• Follow-up
Success Metrics
• Sustainability• Flexibility• Retention• Competency
Course Development Plan
Identify Course
Establish End-User
Profile
Identify Topics Identify SMEs
Develop Text Content
Storyboard video,
animationCourse Build
ProgrammingSCORMTesting
Section 508
Deploy CourseServers
Announcement
Key Take-aways
eLearning Is An Invaluable Resource Long-term Cost Savings Opportunity Cost Savings Good Planning Leads To Good Results Get Going Quickly With The Right Partner
About Edge Digital Group
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Government, Fortune 500 companies, and Associations
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About Edge Digital Group
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