The ‘eLearning’ Edge Enhancing Organizational learning through

elearning.

Executive presentation by

Olufunso Steve Olofinlade

2014

eLearning doesn’t just “happen”! It requires

careful planning and implementation.”

- Anonymous

Overview

Also referred to as Computer Based or Online

Training) is any training programme that resides on

and is delivered via a computer or electronic

device.

Is not a substitute for classroom or face-to-face

training. However, e-learning programs can form

part of an organizational training plan to further

enhance a blended learning delivery approach.

The traditional approach to classroom trainings is

fast changing as the world is becoming more global

with the adoption of virtual classroom.

E – Learning has also become a very effective tool

when applied as a cost cutting measure.

E – Learning is enabled via a Learning Management

System.

E – Learning

Some merits of eLearning

Ensures that a large number of employees have access to trainings.

Encourages employees to take responsibility for their learning by fostering self-

paced learning whereby employees can learn at the rate they prefer.

Can accommodate different learning styles and fosters learning through a

variety of activities that apply to different learning styles.

The convenience of availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Tremendous cost savings as it eliminates logistics cost, reduces time away from

the job and faculty cost.

Empowers employees to develop their own skills when they want.

Enhance employee motivation thereby reducing attrition leading to reduction in

recruitment costs.

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Just a few questions!

Do you understand the changes elearning will bring to your

organization?

Is eLearning part of your organization’s integrated strategy?

Is there appropriate leadership throughout the organization to

support elearning?

Are there organizational support systems in place to sustain

the adoption of elearning?

Is your technology capable of delivering elearning predictably

and effectively?

Are individual learners prepared for on-line trainings or

distance learning?

Do you have an overall change management plan in place to

transition your organization to elearning?

Approach to Implementation (Merits)

100% Lease Build & Lease 100% Build

•Eliminates cost and

stress associated with

building an in-house

LMS

•Users have access to a

ready made off the

shelf courses.

•Technical support

provided by vendors.

•Ease of maintenance as access

to infrastructure is ensured.

•Flexibility in customizing LMS

to accommodate

organizational peculiarities &

requirements.

•Allows adequate monitoring

and tracking of participation.

•High ROI due to continued

usage over a long period.

•Users have access to selected

relevant courses.

•100% flexibility of both

LMS and course to

accommodate

organizational peculiarities

requirements

•Effective in entrenching

organizational values and

cultures

•Allows a 100%

maintenance of LMS and

courses.

•High ROI due to continued

usage over a long period.

Approach to Implementation (Demerits)

100% Lease Build & Lease 100% Build

•High cost of leasing or

procurement and

renewals

•Low ROI due to non usage

of the a large part of the

course catalogue.

•Infrastructure usually is in

remote locations thereby

limiting troubleshooting.

•Restricts the customization

of reports as formats are

predefined by vendors

•Initial huge costs of building

a LMS.

•Inability to customize courses

to suit user specifications.

•Costs associated with

renewals of lease

agreements.

•Incompatibility of courses

and LMS.

•Huge costs of deployment

and course conversion

•Inbreeding as users may not

have access to globally

accredited courses

•Possible extinction of

courses deployed on the

LMS

Recommendations

High ROI due to continued usage over a period

Ability to Customize reports to suit peculiarity.

In-House Monitoring, tracking and reporting of

participation

100% flexibility of both LMS and course to accommodate

organizational peculiarities requirements

Effective in entrenching organizational values and cultures

Users have access to selected relevant courses.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Benefits HIGH

LOW

Basic features of a LMS

Basic features of a LMS

Do you have a checklist?

S/N Checklist of features Yes or No

1. User friendly interfaces for Learners – Android, IOS, Windows

2. Available Customization Options (100% Local Control)

3. A platform easy to administer by HR

4. Linked to Active Directory

5. Can be used for proficiency testing and/or reinforce classroom

learning

6. Generate reports based on user and/or course type

7. Track completion status of all users

8. Allow for self enrollment/ Mass Enrollment and inbox notification

9. Administer tests

10. Allow users create a profile page

11. Web App. Option (Mobile Learning)

Managing Change Implications

Awareness Desire Knowledge Ability Reinforcement

Business

Need

Concept

& Design

Implemen

tation

Post

Implement

ation

Pro

ject

Ph

ase

s

Change Phases for Employee

Develop &

implement a

robust

communication

plan over the

project life

cycle.

Why do we

need change?

How do we get

support for this

change?

What does this

change look

like?

How do we

implement this

change?

How do we keep

this change in

place?

Thank You.