Chapter 8 E-Learning

Front 1

Cite uses of new technology in Training

Back 1

1. 26% companies have seperate technology training budget
2. 15% have full-time trainers who are paid from the information technology departments budget
3. most frequently used technology in training is the internet/intranet/extranet 54%
4. Training delivered by the computer 60% not instructor-led and is self-paced web courses
5. 32% of online learning follows the classroom learning model
6. 80% of companies who use e-learning are creating the content of the programs internally
7.companiws offering e-learning to 56% of all employees, 45% to select group, and 26% to customers

Front 2

How do new technologies influence training and learning?

Back 2

New technologies have made it psossible to reduce the costs associated withe delivering training, increase the effectiveness of the learning environment and help contribute to business goals.

Front 3

What are four benefits of using technology in training?

Back 3

1.Employees can gain control over when,where they receive training
2. employees can access knowledge and expers systems on an as-needed bases
3. employees can choose the type of media(print,sound,video they want to use in a training program
Employees progress and accomplishments can be monitored

Front 4

Explain how new technology impacts the learning environment

Back 4

Technology has allowed learning to become a more dynamic process with greater interaction between learners and training content, greater interaction between learners and instructors, instruction is primarily deliverd to the learners online using the internet, instructor more of a coach and resource person learning occurs through:
1. communicating with other learners
2. working on virtual team projects
3. exchanging ideas
4. Interacting with experts
5. Discovering ideas and applications using hyperlinks
6. Experts and resource materials are part of the learning environment

Front 5

What is blended learning? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of blended learning

Back 5

Blended learning combines online learning, face-to-face instruction, and other methods for distributing learning content and instruction.
Advantages: get both face-to-face and instructional methods such as online, distance or mobile.
Increased learning control, allows for self-directness, and requires learners to take more responsibility for their learning and more motivating trainees to learn.

Front 6

What are the characteristics of E-learning?

Back 6

E -Learning refers to instruction and delivery of training by computer online through the Internet or the Web. Features are collaboration and sharing, links to resources, learner control, delivery and administration.

Front 7

What are five advantages of e-learning that you could use as a justification to top management at your place of employment?

Back 7

Advantages: supports Company’s business strategy
Accessible any time and place
Delivered geographically to dispersed employees
Updating is easy
Training delivered faster and to more employees in a shorter period of time.

Front 8

What are six factors limiting the use of E-learning?

Back 8

1. Cost
2. lack of motivation of employees to learn online
3. Lack of management buy-in
4. Lack of employee intranet access
5. Lack of proof concerning return on investment
6. Lack of high-quality content

Front 9

What are the conditions when training support technologies are most needed?

Back 9

Performance of task is infrequent
The task is lengthy, difficult and information intensive
The consequences of error are damaging
Performance relies on knowledge, procedures or approaches that frequently change
There is high employee turnover
Little time is available for training, or resources are few
Employees are expected to take full responsibility for learning and performing tasks