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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?

4/14/2015 CAHRMA Conference Presentation

What is eLearning?


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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Examples


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

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What are the components of an eLearning solution?


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?


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

• $$$


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


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


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


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.


QUESTIONS?

Roberta Everson

[email protected]


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