What is E-Learning?The term “E-learning” has been used interchangeably in a variety of contexts. Broadly defined, it is a mode of education where the medium of instruction is computer technology. While businesses perceive e-learning as the strategies that use the company network to deliver training modules to employees in a way that is devoid of in-person interaction; it is described in academic environments as a specific mode for students to run a course/programme of study online without having physical on-campus learning.
Specifically, E-Learning can be referred to as “ the effective learning process created by combining digitally delivered content with (learning) support and services.” or “ the use of internet technologies to deliver a broad array of solutions that enhance knowledge and performance”.
What are the distinctive features of E-Learning?E-Learning comes with a bundle of features, some of the unique features include:
- Hands-on training and practice through the unique “Observe-Practice-Demonstrate” model:
- Observe: Learners are introduced to the workflow, steps, screens and documents associated with the procedure
- Practice: Learners perform the procedure in a realistic, simulated environment using a step-by-step guide
- Demonstrate: Learners demonstrate mastery of the procedure by answering questions, handling common business simulations while still getting immediate feedback on their performance.
- Fully customizable and digitized contents – conversion of the organisations’ policies and procedures documents
- Individual user assessment, tracking and reporting facilities
What does the PCL E-Learning Solution offer?The PCL E-Learning solution promises:
- Flexible Learning Schedules – Anytime learning
- Location flexibility - No need for time off work
- Enormous cost savings - No travel costs
- Timeliness - Just-in-time – available 24/7
- Pace flexibility - just “enough for me” learning
- Quality learning - perceptive, consistent and standardised learning
- Knowledge preservation - reference and update mechanism
Beyond generalized benefits, what are the specific benefits derivable from E-Learning?
To Organisation - Readily available
- Effective
- Cost saving
- Flexible
- Measurable ROI
- Standardised training
| To HR/Training Manager - Instructional integrity
- Rapid development & deployment
- Attracting and retaining staff
- Integrated solution
- Ease of administration
- Using IT to gain competitive advantage
- Standardised assessment
| To Learner - Personalised learning
- Skills currency
- Speed and accuracy
- Centre of focus
- Perceptive learning
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What are the features of the Learning Management System PCL is offering?The Learning Management System (LMS) is the platform upon which the E-Learning spectrum lies. The foundation for an efficient and effective E-Learning rests with the LMS that manages the suite of the e-learning courseware.
The EKP LMS (which PCL is offering) has the following features:
- Rapid distribution and consistent delivery of knowledge across board
- Curriculum management and assessment
- Automated administration, data tracking and reporting
- Integration with HR and other enterprise applications
- Customisation and branding (corporate look and feel)
What is the future of E-Learning in the business landscape?Generally, E-Learning has provided opportunities for enhancing global business drives. Not only that, it has also played an increasingly important role in supporting economic growth and development and the capacity building initiatives of business organizations, hence the observed drive by organisations to embrace it.
- In three to five years, formal classroom training in organisations will be significantly reduced and blended with the E-Learning approach.
- Businesses will adopt E-Learning because of its standardisation of delivery, flexibility, coverage and cost efficiency
- The opportunity to pass learning management to the individual will give corporate trainers more cause to focus on new learning initiatives.
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