merits of e learning
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This presentation builds a case for e-learning by discussing the greatest benefits based on recent research.TRANSCRIPT
The Case for E-Learning
Overview
A New Approach to an Old ProblemA Cost AnalysisOther FactorsCommon Myths and Misunderstandings
Part 1:A New Approach to an Old Problem
Why Online Learning?
• No classroom required• No expensive classroom equipment
to purchase or support• No travel required - Accessible
anywhere (w/ internet access)• Ease of deployment• Effective• Fast• Affordable
Self-paced online training available 24/7 from any PC with web access
Course content delivered by a central server
Asynchronous
AKA Online Live Instructor-led
Real-time live interactive classes hosted online by an instructor using a web-conferencing application (Web-Ex, NetMeeting, etc.)
Synchronous
Asynchronous Online Learning
Timely – Available on-demand 24/7No instructor requiredHigh efficiency*ConsistentOutstanding velocity*Easily controlled and monitoredPromotes professional disciplineAccommodates any learning paceIncreased retention
Asynchronous Online Learning
Increased information technology competency – Student must actively use their computers
Easily updated
× Interaction with instructor and other students is generally delayed (e-mail, forums, etc.)
Synchronous Online Learning
Good velocity* Live community interaction and collaboration
× Bound to class schedules× Instructor required× Inefficient*× Not sensitive to different learning paces× Compromised retention× Consistency is reduced
Synchronous Online Learning
× Student computer use is more passive than with asynchronous
× Updating can mean having to hold more classes
Part 2:A Cost Analysis
Traditional Instructor-Led Vs. Asynchronous Online
Development Cost
33 Hours @ $75/hr
$2475
100 Hours @ $75/hr
$7500Cost Impact
None
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
1:3Cost Impact
None
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Instructor Cost
$Hourly Rate+
$Daily Rate
N/A
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
1/hr @ hourly rate N/A
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Pre/Post-Class Activity Cost
$20/student
$280/14 students
N/A
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Material Cost
Wide Variations N/A
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Instructor Travel Cost
Length of class
+
30 min.
½ length of class
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Learner Opportunity Cost
Wide Variations N/A
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Cost ImpactNone
Minimal
Meaningful
Significant
Learner Travel Cost
• Cost of development is the only area where online asynchronous learning exceeds the related cost for traditional instructor-led training
• Overall savings captured from online learning generally makes online learning far less expensive than traditional instructor-led training
Cost Conclusions
Part 3:Other Factors
Supporting Asynchronous Online Learning
• No classroom required• Students can take courses at their desks or
at home using computers they already have
Physical Classroom
• Allows total work schedule flexibility – Available 24/7
• Learning can be done in off-peak times for minimal work disruption
• No need to have groups of employees away from their primary jobs
Work Schedule Management
Learner Pace
Students learn at their own pace = increased retention
Content can be revisited as often as needed to foster effective learning transfer
• No need to pay overtime for coverage of employees away from the workplace for traditional instructor-led training
Overtime Management
Efficiency
Students have the flexibility to focus on only the content most important to them and skip irrelevant content
One hour of asynchronous online learning can provide students with more useful information than several hours of traditional classroom training
Reported 2:1 time advantage
100% efficient
Velocity
Traditional classroom training requires successive delivery of multiple classes with few students each – Bottleneck –
Online asynchronous training can be delivered to hundreds of people simultaneously – Bottleneck relief -
• Timeliness = Relevance to the task at hand• Traditional = Just-in-case• Online = Just-in-time• Training can be done any time convenient
to the student
Timeliness
• Ability to deliver the same message with every class – Not possible with traditional instructor-led training
Consistency
• Content is delivered from a central server making is easy to update
• New material can be added, old material can be updated, and mistakes can be corrected
• Traditional training materials become rapidly dated, obsolete, and prone to errors and mistakes
Ease of Updating
Part 4:Common Myths and Misunderstandings
• Online asynchronous learning can simulate real-world hands-on activities to prepare learners for the real-world application
• Simulations must be followed by real world opportunity to apply learning
• Immediate real-world application replaces labs and classrooms - More effective than traditional classroom–
• Learn some. Do some. Repeat.
No “Hands-On”
• Online asynchronous learning allows students to learn at the most effective pace for their learning style
• Increased retention
Retention Issues
• Most online asynchronous learning solutions have reporting and monitoring capabilities
• Important student activity is tracked and measured
No “Visibility” or Oversight
• Online asynchronous learning promotes self-discipline
• Supervisors have “visibility” to student progress
Learner Discipline Issues
Summary
• A New Approach to an Old Problem• A Cost Analysis• Other Factors• Common Myths and Misunderstandings