e-Learning

A survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows that virtually all small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) provide some form of training to their employees. Six out of ten SME owners, however, take an informal approach to training, while another three out of ten use a formal approach in building their employees' skills.

e-Business technologies can help to make training more effective and less time-consuming, and a richer experience for the employee. Today, the instructional capabilities of computers, combined with Internet resources, have improved to the point where employees of large and small companies alike have access to e-learning experiences rivalling those provided by the best human instructors.

e-Learning, in this sense, means instruction using information technology to improve skills, change attitudes, or enhance knowledge, principally in the workplace.

e-Learning:

• Uses technology to create, deliver and facilitate instruction, any time and anywhere;
• Presents content in a structure that permits self-directed, self-paced instruction in any topic;
• Not only teaches, but provides evaluation tools and helps employees adapt to new needs and, if necessary, catch up with skills and knowledge requirements.

It is not difficult to understand the Types of e-Learning involved, and the kinds of e-Learning Costs vs. Benefits they can bring to your business.

• e-Learning Objectives
  Cutting costs is only one reason to use e-learning technologies.
• Types of e-Learning
  Traditional types of courses are evolving into integrated programs.
• e-Learning Costs vs. Benefits
  Consider benefits to customers and employees as well as your business.
• e-Learning Technologies
  Three kinds of technologies are often combined for effective e-learning.
• Making the Right Choices
  Use a step-by-step approach to help organize a successful program of employee e-learning.
• Choosing a Format
  Here are the criterias for selecting a course delivery format.
• e-Learning Product Suppliers
  Online sources for finding e-learning organizations in both the public and private sectors.