Preserve Investment by Assessing Quality of e-Learning (Part 1 of 2)

Joe Wynne is a versatile Project Manager experienced in delivering medium-scope projects in large organizations that improve workforce performance and business processes. He has a proven track record of delivering effective, technology-savvy solutions in a variety of industries and a unique combination of strengths in both process management and workforce management.

 

So your workforce is availing itself of training conveniently delivered on their workstations? It's an efficient solution--if the products and services are of high quality. But how do you know? Key best practices learned in the last few years, appropriate for today's technology, will help you determine whether your workforce's time--and your budget--are being put to good use.

Oh, The Many Types of Technology-Enabled Learning

On the surface, it appears overwhelming, because there are so many delivery mechanisms for delivering training today. In synchronous training, the instructor and participants interact simultaneously, face-to-face or not. Examples of technologies that enable this type are:

• Video- and audio-conferencing
• Centra
• WebEx
• PlaceWare

In asynchronous training, the instructor (if there is one) does not interact simultaneously with participants. Examples of technologies that enable this are:

• Courses on CD-ROM
• Web-based university services
• SkillSoft and other third-party providers of Web-based training content
• BlackBoard & WebCT

Luckily, you don't have to be a training expert to see if the content is of a high standard. There are quality indicators applicable to all types of technology-enabled learning.

Best Practices for All Types & Platforms

Here is a list of …

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