{"id":247201,"date":"2022-05-27T04:48:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T04:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/?p=247201"},"modified":"2024-03-29T10:27:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T10:27:17","slug":"heres-how-to-get-started-with-e-learning-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/heres-how-to-get-started-with-e-learning-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s how to get started with E-Learning Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Here&#8217;s how to get started with E-Learning Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is mistakenly thought that e-learning can be imparted by adding audio to PowerPoint presentations and posting them online. Also, e-books, videos, and PDFs do not constitute e-learning. True e-learning goes beyond this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True e-learning is enabled by technology. In e-learning, technology is used in the design and development of the learning module, its delivery, the evaluation of the training, and also in its administration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/corporate\/\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-247202 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/e-learn-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"e-learning development training programs\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/e-learn-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/e-learn.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>E-learning development training<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has grown to be the second-most popular training methodology (only behind instructor-led training) and accounts for nearly a third of the training budgets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The popularity of e-learning is growing, mainly due to its self-paced nature and the learn-anywhere convenience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-learning is especially suitable for organizations with a globally dispersed workforce, for whom traditional approaches to training would be too cumbersome and expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Getting Started with E-Learning<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations embarking on their<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/corporate\/\">e-learning development<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journey can attempt this process in the following stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introductory stage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is best to commence with training that appeals to the employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scaling up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use this stage to standardize the processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Centralization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Transition to organization-wide learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Institutionalize:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Graduate to embed learning in the organizational culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any change initiative, e-learning will have its share of naysayers. Before starting the implementation of e-learning, check for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Need:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Will e-learning contribute to the sale of your products or enhance efficiency?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Readiness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Are the organization and the people ready to embrace the technology? If not, prepare the organization and the people for this technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Availability of Infrastructure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a suitable Learning Management System (LMS) to support e-learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Content:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prepare e-learning content to meet targeted training objectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Rolling Out E-Learning<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>E-learning can be rolled out in the following steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an open-source yet reliable LMS such as Moodle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kick-start the e-learning initiative with mandatory programs, such as safety training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convert material from instructor-led training into the e-learning format incorporating the necessary design and functionality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick an authoring tool based on the training need, the expertise available to use the tool, and readiness within the organization to adopt e-learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially, run a pilot of the e-learning program with a mix of students.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Implementation Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Every stage of implementation comes with its unique set of challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introductory Stage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The factors that make this stage challenging are obtaining buy-in, integrating e-learning with the overall training framework, deciding the appropriate authoring tool, choosing an LMS, etc. This stage is best handled by starting small and with a training program relevant to most employees &#8211; for example, compliance or safety.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scaling Up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Challenges during this stage include driving organization-wide adoption, balancing standardization and creativity, deciding on the quantum of outsourcing, etc. The challenges during the scaling-up phase are best addressed by focusing on process standardization and partnering with a training services provider.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Centralization Stage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The challenges in this stage involve increasing LMS usage, renewing content, updating the authoring tool, etc. These challenges can be overcome by nominating suitable people to champion e-learning and creating an e-learning-friendly organization.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Institutionalization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At this stage, it is crucial to have an analytics tool to evaluate ROI. Institutionalization is best achieved by identifying suitable people and assigning them the responsibility of making the organization e-learning friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Should E-Learning Be Outsourced?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If expertise is inadequate, then routine activities can be undertaken in-house. On the other hand, activities requiring specialized skills such as translation, development of videos, Flash to HTML5 conversion, etc., can be outsourced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also better to outsource if the project is large. Outsourcing provides you with access to experts across various facets of e-learning, such as authoring tools, learning design, etc. With this available expertise, scaling becomes easier and faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-learning is a highly cost-effective and efficient method of imparting training. With many e-learning service providers in the market, choosing the right one becomes critical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Imarticus Learning<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specializes in such partnerships and helps organizations gain cost savings, increased efficiency, and a significant competitive advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through its <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/corporate\/\">corporate development and training <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">programs, Imarticus has trained over 35,000 professionals from leading firms such as IBM, KPMG, Genpact, Moody&#8217;s Analytics, Motilal Oswal, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s how to get started with E-Learning Development It is mistakenly thought that e-learning can be imparted by adding audio to PowerPoint presentations and posting them online. Also, e-books, videos, and PDFs do not constitute e-learning. True e-learning goes beyond this.\u00a0 \u00a0True e-learning is enabled by technology. 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