E-Learning Basics: A 60-Second Primer

What is E-Learning?

It stands for electronic learning and includes all forms of learning that are not live-in-person learning. 

Trivia!

Did you know that the first computerized training course was developed in the 1960s? True! However, it was not until the 1990’s and the development of the internet that the E-Learning sector started to take off.  In fact, since the year 2000, E-Learning revenue has risen by 900%. (If you’re doing the math, that’s nearly 43% growth annually, every year since 2000! Don’t we wish our investments did that well?!)

Why the growth?

Benefits of E-Learning

• 60% better knowledge retention

• 30% increase in productivity due to efficiency and flexibility

• 18% boost in Employee Engagement

4 Types of E-Learning to Know About

Video-based Learning

• 69% of consumers prefer watching a video over consuming any other form of content to learn about new products and services 

• Ability to capture a learner’s attention makes video learning highly effective

• Video-based learning is fast becoming the standard model of elearning.

• Interactive videos will continue to gain popularity in elearning.

Mobile Learning

• 67% of people access learning through mobile devices

• Mobile learning allows learners to consume content when and where they want

Social Learning

• Social learning involves a simple collaboration between colleagues at the workplace. 

• Includes informal chats, forums, learning circles, and sharing sessions

Immersive Technologies 

• Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are up-and-coming trends

Conversation Starters

• How much of your training today is virtual?

• Can you share how you balance video-based learning with other types of training?

• Is your learning mobile accessible?

• What are the biggest changes in your training you are working on for the next year?