eLearning on the Rise!

eLearning trends were on the rise long before the global pandemic. When executed correctly, eLearning can not only be a more convenient option as it enables dispersed teams to connect and complete vital learning content. But it can also produce better learning results in terms of completion rates, and more importantly knowledge retention. In fact, Brandon Hall and Rosenberg (2001) found that eLearning can increase knowledge retention by up to 60% simply because it’s more engaging than traditional learning.

1. Retention. This isn’t a new concept, as thought leaders and communication experts have long shared ideas around “The Medium is the Message” (Marshall McLuhan, 1964). This concept stresses the importance of the channel in which the message is delivered, rather than the message itself. Meaning, you may have important compliance-based learning content to deliver to your teams, but if it’s a 30-page Word document or PowerPoint presentation of dry text, the likelihood of interaction and retention is slim to none.
2. Time. Beyond its effectiveness, eLearning can also save an exponential amount of time. Reports have consistently found that eLearning typically requires 40 – 60% less time from any employee compared to traditional training. This type of training also seamlessly fits into employees’ busy schedules, providing a more flexible option for teams to complete their content when it suits them. Similarly, delivering training via eLearning or LMS saves hours of tedious preparation around face-to-face training or dated training modules since content can typically be updated and distributed in real-time – at scale.
3. Business revenue. Apart from its overall learning effectiveness, and being time-effective, it’s also been reported that 40% of companies say eLearning has helped them boost revenue levels, and companies that offer eLearning have generated more than 25% higher revenue per employee.

Microlearning Trends and Results

Like eLearning, microlearning has been steadily increasing in popularity as workplaces continue to modernize and produce better training styles to experience consistently better learning results.

Microlearning is the breaking down of information into small, bite-sized chunks so learners can easily absorb the information. Microlearning is typically delivered in small increments, meaning the learner tackles concepts in as little as five or ten minutes. The results mean that engagement rates soar from an average of 15% up to 90%. It also means that retention rates are improved and learners and because of the cognitive theory behind microlearning, the content learned has a better chance of being stored in long-term memory. That way, learners can have a deeper understanding of the content at hand as well as apply the knowledge in practical and effective ways.

Because of microlearning’s effectiveness, 8 out of 10 L&D professionals favor microlearning above other learning methods because their learners prefer it. It’s also been reported that development costs are reduced by 50% but the speed of development is increased by 300% with the introduction of eLearning microlearning.

Mobile learning trends

Like eLearning and microlearning, you’ve probably guessed that mobile learning has also experienced a boost in popularity – not only in the year 2020 but also since the introduction of COVID-19.

Nano-learning: The latest eTeach tool!

Nano-learning is like the small sibling of Microlearning. Nano-learning is a highly targeted learning method designed to help people understand subject topics through smaller inputs in short time frames. Similar to the Microlearning concept of ‘bite-size’ learning or ‘chunking’, it breaks down complex topics into digestible chunks. The idea is to deliver short and simple concepts in an engaging format. The age of TikTok, SnapChat and YouTube has somewhat proven this as an effective method for content consumption through social media. People want information quickly and concisely, so that they can move onto the next. Nano-learning replicates this style by providing modules that teach one skill within a much larger topic or theme in under 2 minutes or less!

1. This valuable seminar will be useful for instructional designers, promotion, marketing and internal training managers of SME Managers and/or large enterprises. These managers are in charge of the company or specific sections (or departments) within the company (e.g. marketing, promotion, sales, operational processes and training). The seminar also addresses the needs of HR Managers, and other key decision makers involved in the development or the implementation of new business initiatives like new lines of products or services, the expansion of the company in new markets etc. Business managers, owners and training design professions with the strategy as well as the benefits of utilizing eLearning and Microlearning technology in training their employees or servicing the clients in Cyprus and abroad. This valuable seminar will prepare them to find the best corporate eLearning authoring tools and strategies to develop their own business solutions. Typical examples are managers who engage in formal or informal training activities, managers who would like to participate in virtual meetings for the purpose of informing about and/or promoting online their products and services. These include examples like IT companies developing IT products (hardware or software), Educational service providers developing open platforms, products and services that enhance the quality of customer experience and generate value, Hospitality service providers which have been hit badly by the Covid-19, Medical/Chemical companies that design, develop and promote new health devices, equipment or new materials. Engineering companies developing radical innovations (building methods or products), land developers, financial and legal service providers who wish to contact their clients remotely. 

This expert educator professional development workshop aims provide to 

Participants with the latest state of the art tools, platforms and educational pedagogies that will fully support them to acquire the following types of knowledge, skills and attitude-related objectives:

Knowledge-related objectives

• Identify eLearning as an i effective, time-saving, and results in higher business revenue.
• Regognize that COVID-19 has boosted the introduction of effective eLearning, particularly in the workplace.
• Plan how to and acquire knowledge and skills to design eLearning interactions that increase eLearning effectiveness and decrease costs.
• Evaluate the linear or non-linear navigation and layout for the eLearning lesson/course.
• Recognize that like eLearning, microlearning and nono-Learning has been steadily increasing in popularity as workplaces continue to modernize and produce better training styles to experience consistently better learning results.

Skills-related objectives (Be able to)

• Use top of the art  corporate eLearning and microlearning solutions.
• Use Content Authoring Tools and Online Assessment tools.
• Design Web2.0 and Mobile Learning solutions.
• Organize the participant’s eLearning portfolio.
• Organize and design documents, storyboards and prototypes to support eLearning experiences.
• Demonstrate the online participant progress, engagement in solving individual and collaborative problems.
• Set up the online organization of participant activities and assessments according to international curriculum standards.
• Practice current theories, principles, methodologies, and techniques of online learning.
• Establish interactive eLearning experiences that meet your learners’ needs.

Attitude-related objectives

• Advocate for knowledge, skills, and creativity related to eLearning instructional design.
• Choose interactive games, simulations, job aids, and graphics.
• Model and collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in reference to eLearning applications per subjects.
• Approve effective eLearning projects that efficiently use both traditional and agile learning methodologies and recourses.
• Assess appropriate performance improvement interventions.
• evaluate eLearning courses, in structural methods and eLearning, Microlearning and Nano-learning practices.