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Justifying e-Learning

By: Charlotte Cochran

“It’s not the strongest of the species who survive, nor the most intelligent,

but the ones most responsive to change.”

Charles Darwin

E-Learning offers on-demand availability which enables students to complete training conveniently and at a time which works best for them (Kruse, 2004).

E-Learning can be self pacing which means that students who need more time have it, and quick learners are able to progress at their own pace. This reduces stress and improves satisfaction (Kruse, 2004).

E-Learning increases confidence due to the availability of the material. This reduces the burden of responsibility of mastery (Kruse, 2004).

How e-Learning will improve the performance of learners

E-Learning “can lead to increased retention and a stronger grasp on the subject” (Obringer, 2010, p. 1).

E-Learning combines various methods such as video, audio, quizzes, interaction, etc. to reinforce the message (Obringer, 2010).

E-Learning also provides “the ability to revisit or replay sections of the training that might not have been clear the first time around” (Obringer, 2010, p. 1).

How e-Learning will improve the performance of learners

E-Learning encourages people retain what they learn more accurately and longer and they are better able to transfer what they learn to improve their performance (SyberWorks, 2010).

E-Learning reports from the military, education, and industry show 15-25% increases in learning achievement (SyberWorks, 2010).

How e-Learning will improve the performance of learners

Cost

Quality

Service

Speed

Factors to Consider

Costs associated with instructor's salaries, meeting room rentals, and student travel, lodging, and meals are eliminated (Kruse, 2004).

The reduction of time spent away from the job by employees is also greatly reduced (Kruse, 2004).

Cost

According to Kurtus (2002) the return-on-investment (ROI) for e-Learning can be 50%-60% greater than for traditional training.

“For every dollar invested in the training program it returned almost $8 after one year of use” (Kruse, 2004, p. 1).

Cost

According to Massy (2002) there are two important criteria to measure quality in e-Learning:

◦ Functions technically without problems across all users

◦ “have clearly explicit pedagogical design principles appropriate to learner type, needs and context” (p. 2).

Quality

According to Broadbent (2002) e-Learning can be offered via:

◦ Informal learning – a well designed website◦ Self-Paced – web based program◦ Leader Led – a facilitated online discussion◦ Performance Support Tools – a wizard to help learn software

Online training needs to be available and accessible for all learners in order for it to be successful (Rosenberg, 2001).

Service

The speed of delivery and providing access to the information matter (Rosenberg, 2001).

Without the necessity of speed, the Internet or intranet would not be as important (Rosenberg, 2001).

E-Learning is accessible around the clock.

Speed

Kruse, K. (2004). Calculating an e-Learning cost benefit ratio. Retrieved May 22, 2010, from http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art5_6.htm

Kruse, K. (2004). The benefits and drawbacks of e-Learning. Retrieved May 23, 2010, from http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art1_3.htm

References

Kurtus, R. (2002). Return-on-investment (ROI) from eLearning, CBT and WBT. Retrieved May 18, 2010, from http://www.school-for-champions.com/elearning/roi.htm.

Massy, J. (2002). Quality and eLearning in Europe: Summary report. Retrieved May 18, 2010, from http://www.fondazionecrui.it/e-Learning/data/allegati/links/1190/qualitysummary.pdf

References

Obringer, L. A. (2010). How E-learning works. Retrieved May 23, 2010, from http://communication.howstuffworks.com/elearning4.htm

Rosenberg, M. J. (2001). e-Learning: Strategies for delivering knowledge in the digital age. San Francisco, CA: McGraw-Hill.

References

SyberWorks. (2010). E-learning benefits and ROI comparison of E-learning vs. traditional training. Retrieved May 22, 2010, from http://www.syberworks.com/articles/e-learningROI.htm

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