Why You Need An E-Learning Partner
HERE’S WHY YOUR COMPANY NEEDS AN E-LEARNING PARTNER
If earlier generations had a library card to soak up knowledge, ours has online credentials to access it – that phenomena, dear reader, is called e-learning. Long gone are the days of chalk, board, and uncomfortable wooden study-desks!
The concept of e-learning, as a form of distance learning, goes way back; it first came to existence in the 1940’s, when English language teacher, Sir Isaac Pitman taught his students shorthand using correspondence. E-learning continues to bloom worldwide and has become widely popular amongst organizations and individuals equivalently. In fact, the global e-learning market is projected to reach $325BN in 2021, further to a $107BN in 2014.
In this blog post we’ll be touching on the definition of e-learning, its benefits, and why choosing an e-learning partner is pivotal to the growth of any organization. So, buckle up!
E-LEARNING DEMYSTIFIED
In this day and age, everyone can be considered an e-learner. You could have taken a full online course about “Digital Marketing”, or even a 5-min video tutorial on “How to Make a Sizzling Holiday Turkey” – bottom line, whatever the content is, you’ve indulged in the pleasures of e-learning.
Think of e-learning as an on-demand education technology, that leverages various electronic devices – be it computers, tablets, or phones. Coined in 1999 during a CBT system seminar, e-learning is an educational system that utilizes electronic technologies to access educational content, outside the traditional/training session.
AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY, NOT A LUXURY
E-learning is not just a passing fad, it is transforming the way we access and digest educational content. The charm of this learning method stems from its widespread nature; we literally stumble upon different types of e-learning content throughout the day.
Given its scalable and accessible nature, e-learning has become a necessary technology that propels the growth of organizations worldwide. Here are the benefits of e-learning:
- Increased retention rates – 25-60% as opposed to 8-10% for face-to-face training.
- Optimized learning – users learn 5 times more, without increasing the learning time.
- Increased employee engagement – companies that employ e-learning witness an 18% boost.
- Improved value proposition – 72% of companies worldwide believe that e-learning empowers their competitive edge, by allowing them to follow market trends.
- Improved employee productivity – the revenue generated per employee is 26% higher, when they’ve been offered e-based training.
- Cost-effective – companies who use e-learning for training purposes, cut 45% of their yearly training expanses.
In addition to the above, e-learning gives their subject the chance of reviewing the educational content as many times as needed; it improves cooperation and help-seeking behavior; it establishes an interactive learning environment, as opposed to passive learning.
IS YOUR ORGANISATION READY FOR ELEARNING?
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A TECHNOLOGY MADE FOR EVERYONE
Whether you’re a philosophy undergrad who’s trying to scratch beneath the surface of metaphysical theories, a housewife who’s tapping into new and clever ideas of space-saving storage, or an enterprise who’s looking to establish a feedback culture amongst the members of your staff, e-learning is made for you.
Individuals aside, world-class companies from different sectors are currently using e-learning tools to train their employees, including healthcare (38% projected increase by 2024), computer and information technology (13% projected increase within the decade), retail and ecommerce, education (7.2% expected growth in a few years), and construction. Big international players like PayPal, Booking.com, Toyota, and Shell are on the list.
WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN AN E-LEARNING PARTNER?
Designing the best Learning Experience requires time, expertise, and above all the right technology. You can do it on your own; but, why go through all this trouble when you can outsource it and get an even better produce?!
From consultancy, content design, all the way to training, your e-learning partner should accommodate you with a variety of services that complement your business model. Your partner will not only understand the core of your business and where you stand in your e-learning integration process, it will also know how to implement the transformation in your corporate learning culture.
So, here’s why working with an e-learning partner comes in handy:
- Consultancy – your partner will audit your current situation and applied practices, then choose the right tools, operation methods, and LMS to setup your e-learning strategy.
- Learning Experience Design – your partner will create an educational experience that enables the learner to achieve the desired learning outcome.
- Content Development – your partner will bring the whole educational experience to life, by utilizing several types of learning methods, including mobile-learning, micro-learning, video-based learning, simulation-based learning, and game-based learning.
- Training and End-User Support – your partner will prepare training material and guidelines, training workshops and guidelines for trainees, and trainees technical support content.
WHAT MAKES KASHIDA DIFFERENT THAN OTHER PARTNERS?
We understand that there are plenty of fish in the sea and we know that hiring the right e-learning partner for your business is anything but a menial task!
Let us make the decision easier for you; here’s why we make your ideal partner:
We’re empathetic – we customize the educational content based on your business needs and we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all e-learning solutions.
We make things personal – your thriving is ours as well; therefore, we make sure to craft the best possible solutions and learning experience to help you achieve your business goals.
We’re all about flexibility – we offer a variety of delivery platforms, including mobile app, web-based, LMS, and video platforms.
We’re all about diversity – we’re like a one-man-show; we’ve got all your needs covered, from digital educational content, learning experience and EdTech, and e-learning capacity building and training.
We know our technology – we value innovation and we are consistently working to improve the learning experience through cutting-edge technology.
We’re wise & experienced – we’re not newbies in the business, we’ve been in the industry since 2011 and we take pride in the many projects we delivered. So, rest assured – we know what we’re doing!
JUST A QUICK THOUGHT, BEFORE YOU GO!
e-learning has grown 900% since 2000 and its stakeholders are now more than ever. One could say that e-learning is growing to become a force that will shape the global economy across all sectors. So, how about we talk things out and see how we can bring this change to your business.
