As someone who is fairly new to the world of eLearning and has worked in both content development as well as learning management development, I’ve learned two things:
The learning process doesn’t start when the “training” starts and it doesn’t end when the “training” ends either. The student is always learning, even when they’re not technically in their training. Which is why, as I learned from point #1, it is vital that you engage with your user.
More than just a pat on the back
It’s one thing for your employee to get their training, retain it, and pass an assessment of their
But wait, there’s more!
Like I said, the second thing I have learned is that not only can the training engage the student, but how it’s accessed is even important. Yes, competition can be a big help, but if it’s not easy to find, competition doesn’t sound so fun anymore. If a student has an easy to use interface to access their training, it goes a long way. They will be much more eager to jump on when they need to, and if given
This is, of course, is all much easier said than done, especially coming from someone who loves to learn (I’m one of those people who clicks the “Random article” link on Wikipedia). But it truly can come down to convenience and engagement. And a learning management system as well as training that keeps your student engaged before, during, and after training can make all the difference.
Blog author: Sean Markham Cognition Development Team
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