5 things to watch in e-learning

by: George Siemens. Canadian HR Reporter. Toronto: Oct 6, 2008. Vol. 21, Iss. 17; pg. 29, 2 pgs

Abstract

Over the last decade, technology has helped e-learning explode into the corporate scene. Encompassing techniques and approaches such as performance support, informal learning, mobile learning, online learning and hybrid learning, the development of e-learning has made significant improvements in corporations. But all the changes will pale in comparison to what’s looming on the horizon. Five important future trends in e-learning are: 1. mobile technologies, 2. distributed workforces, 3. collaborative technologies, 4. virtual worlds, games, simulations, and 5. multimedia. For training professionals, it’s an exciting time. Some of the initial confusion of new technologies has given way to sustained trends. Based on these trends, an emerging image of the future of e-learning can be seen — a future defined by innovation, opportunity and effective learning.

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