E-learning

Getting Trainees to be “In Their Element”

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Sejdije Fejza, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

In this article from The Organization Management Journal, researchers Praveen Kulkarni, Prayag Gokhale, Y.M. Satish, and Basavaraj Tigadi (2022) evaluated the effectiveness of gamification and employee motivation or productivity in the workplace. They found that the technology is effective only if the trainer applies relevant elements. These elements include examples such as trainees earning badges, placements on leader boards, or advancing to higher levels of training digitally. Additionally, for participants’ productivity to increase in the workplace, the game and elements must resemble the qualities and tasks that consist in the workplace itself.

This resource would be useful for trainers that are considering implementing games in their sessions. This article is an asset in creating a method of training that will help workers recognize progress in their learning and achievement. This will also allow companies to better align their training curriculum due to the need for the games to simulate the workplace. Thus, organizations can track the correlation between employee motivation in the game-based training and productivity in the job setting. Although this research is exclusive to software-based companies, the concept can be implemented in most settings to enhance organizational development.  

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Kulkarni, P., Tigadi, B., Satish, Y. M., & Gokhale, P. (2022, March 31). An empirical study on the impact of learning theory on gamification-based training programs. Organization Management Journal, 19(5). https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/OMJ-04-2021-1232/full/html 

Grading E-learning Outcomes, Pun Intended

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This post is provided by guest blogger, E Ivy, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

The writer of the Brown Center Chalkboard blog suggests there could be cause for concern for the online learning levels of higher education students. While much of the post-pandemic attention surrounding e-learning loss has been given to K-12 learners, data reveals college students performed worse in e-learning courses than in face-to-face classes. For learners who are male and less academically prepared, the negative implications of online learning are greater.  However, differences in characteristics of students who choose in-person versus online options may impact some outcomes. At least one finding indicates hybrid courses experience similar results to in-person learning.

This blog site with writings by scholars and fellows in association with the research and public policy-based Brookings Institution is a credible source. I recommend higher education faculty and administrators review the article, as they may be interested in its assessment. The information, with research links included, is helpful in that it discusses and suggests we give attention to postsecondary online learning (in addition to K-12 education). As e-learning continues to expand and evolve, educators may be able to glean from this information and adjust where needed, to help ensure virtual learners are learning as effectively as their in-person counterparts.

Cellini, S. R. (2021, August 13). How does virtual learning impact students in higher education?. Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2021/08/13/how-does-virtual-learning-impact-students-in-higher-education/

Keeping Current in Learning Technology

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Breanna Winters, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

In this article from eLearning Industry, CEO and Co-Founder Morten Zetlitz and CTO and Co-Founder Anders Heivoll of Apprendly present on various trends in corporate learning for 2023. It includes a brief overview of training and technology and then addresses seven core considerations that optimize the learning experience. These seven considerations include: 1) remote work options 2) gamification 3) customizations 4) microlearning 5) cultural competency and diversity 6) flexible platforms and 7) learning experience platforms (LXPS).

This source is ideal for training and development leaders in an organization that are exploring options on how to enhance their current training services to their staff. The review of these considerations can help provide a guideline for what to look for in a potential training service, such as when considering an LXP. Although the article does not provide a list of specific technologies that are currently on the rise, the specifications can help pinpoint the search and inspire questions like “does this platform create a simulation of a reality?” It is a good basis for identifying emerging eLearning needs.

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Zetlitz, M. & Heivoll, A. (2023, January 31). 7 key corporate learning trends in 2023. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/key-corporate-learning-trends-in-2023

Digital Immigrants E-learning Study Includes LMS and WhatsApp

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Michele Cote, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

An e-learning study was conducted at a Malaysian university of students aged 40 and older. Participants included a total of 14, two men and 12 women who agreed to participate in the study. Ch’ng Lay Kee (2020), termed the respondents as digital Continue reading →

I Can See It! There’s an eLearning Course in Here Somewhere!

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Sue Dumford, graduate student at the University of St Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

In the article, What is the ADDIE Model of Instructional Design? Andrew DeBell (2020), provides us with a quick starter guide to the ADDIE process of instructional design and development. The ADDIE model is a flexible process that may be used to create any type Continue reading →

Need FAQ Support? Try Chatbots!

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Angelica Brodeur, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program

When planning e-learning projects, one of the most important aspects to consider is determining how to support learners in the e-learning environment. Learners will always need assistance navigating the e-learning system and depending on the ratio of Continue reading →

When Students Succeed, So Will the Online Program

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Paulette Richardson, graduate student, University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development Program.

Students must get the support they need if they are to succeed. This is especially true in an e-learning program or distance education program.  In a 2019 article, Theresa Barger addresses steps to building virtual services for online students. She recommends that Continue reading →

Faculty Training and Development: A Method

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Tricia DeFay, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MBA in Health Administration program.

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In Cultivating Online Growth Through Leadership Training, Hall and Williams (2020) discuss how leadership training can help faculty lead their classrooms and take on future leadership roles with confidence. The authors present some key attributes which teachers should possess when pursuing leadership roles: Continue reading →

A Change with Benefits

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A Change with Benefits

Provided by guest blogger, Stefanie Gardner, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program

Today’s students are changing beyond categorizing them with the labels of “traditional” and “non-traditional.”  Higher education institutions are needing to change and grow to accommodate the change in the student population.  Institutions adapting to the student Continue reading →

‘Big Brother’ and the Wolves

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This post is provided by guest blogger, J. Mike Condreay, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

There is a Cherokee legend that tells of two wolves.  The chief tells the tale of these two wolves who fight constantly.  One wolf represents evil, the other good.  When the young Indian asks who wins, the old chief responds, “The one you feed”  (Unknown, 2020). 

As a nuclear power training manager, every aspect of the training that we provide to our operators is regulated by the federal government through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.  ‘Big Brother’ becomes one the wolves in my work life, the other being Continue reading →