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A
Working Definition
Synchronous
or Asynchronous?
Comparison
with Instructor-led training
What
are the Advantages of E-Learning?
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What
are the Advantages of E-Learning?
Flexibility,
Accessibility, Convenience
Learners
can proceed through a training program "at their own pace and at
their own place." They can also access the e-Learning course at
any time, and only as much as they need. This is also known as "Just
in time and just enough."
Cross-platform
Support
E-Learning
courses are accessible by Web browsers on any platform: Windows, Mac,
UNIX, OS/2, Amiga, etc. You can deliver your training program to any
machine over the Internet or intranet without having to author a program
specifically for each platform.
Browsers
and Internet Connections are Widely Available
Most computer
users have access to a browser, such as Netscape or Internet Explorer,
and are connected to a company's intranet and/or have access to the
Internet.
Inexpensive
Worldwide Distribution
No separate
distribution mechanism is needed. E-Learning courses are accessible
from any computer anywhere in the world, which keeps delivery costs
low.
Ease
of Updates
After the
e-Learning course is released, any changes can be made on the server
hosting the program and everyone worldwide can instantly access the
update. Courses can be designed to access designated current information,
such as the latest new product specifications, from any other server
worldwide for an on-the-fly update whenever the e-Learning course is
run.
Savings
in Travel Cost and Time
There are
no travel costs for bringing remote employees to a centralized workshop
because the Web is available from all desktops. According to some analysts,
the actual time required for training by computer averages about 50%
to that of instructor-led training, further saving money.
With
this framework in mind, we'll now consider what topics and factors that
work well for e-Learning delivery. Click here
or on the right arrow (below) to continue to the next section.
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