eLearning will be the only viable solution for many training needs in the coming years. Using interactive eLearning, companies undergoing rapid change can train all employees, regardless of location, in common "best practice" procedures in a very short time.
However, eLearning is more than static Web pages and on-line manuals. Our eLearning is based on valid learning objectives, synchronised voice-over and dynamic display of text, graphics, animations and video. Our AUTHOR™ system also circumvents the common problems of Web-based training such as browser and add-in version incompatibilities, active content and pop-up blocking, slow response times due to net and server load and those frustrating 'page not found' interruptions. You can learn more about the features and benefits of eLearning in the table below.
A wide range of AUTHOR™ eLearning titles have been developed to meet business requirements. These include simulation of hardware and software systems, banking and finance, retail product and service knowledge, manufacturing operations, company induction, road law and street knowledge, wool classing and occupational health and safety. Employees can be tested and their results automatically recorded and personal certificates printed if required. The multimedia produced can be delivered via CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, network or the Internet.
Technically and culturally, technology based training seamlessly integrates into the work environment with minimal disruption. Employees find the feedback on their performance motivating and reassuring and this leads to higher morale and confidence. Employees also appreciate working through the training at their own pace and being able to balance training with other work commitments. Managers appreciate that they can easily check employee progress and results via the training management system. Managers also appreciate that employees do not have to leave the work environment to undertake training.
eLearning has the ability to combine text, graphics, animation, voice, music and video, as well as online content.
You may think that this sounds like a typical description of multimedia. In fact multimedia is a new name for an old idea. It's only recently, with PC hardware and software advances, that true integration of these media has become practical.
Although you can use audio, animation and video sequences in your training, it is not compulsory to do so. Very effective training can be developed using text, questions and graphics - a little imagination can go a long way!
The ability to combine media can make the learning medium more appealing to the trainee and means that the most appropriate medium can be selected for a particular learning point.
For example, if a technical process is to be demonstrated, then an animation can be used to simply demonstrate the process and video can be used to show realistic details.
However, beware. The medium should never dominate the message. Slick effects should never be a substitute for sound educational design.
The training can be made available wherever and whenever a computer is available. This may be at 2:00 in the morning by shift workers at a manufacturing plant.
Training can, of course, be made available in the workplace.
