Pivoting your learning and development
If you are now having to turn your attention to digital learning (aka online learning) but don’t know where to look or to begin, you can relax as we can give you independent advice on the digital learning marketplace.
The world of digital learning has progressed beyond just “elearning” and encompasses a range of approaches including webinars, mobile learning, ebooks, podcasts, virtual classrooms and the use of augmented and virtual reality simulations.
For the past 10 years, we’ve invested time in keeping current of digital learning and learning technologies, understanding the provider marketplace and helping our clients make the best choices. During this time we’ve built up a trusted network of providers, freelancers and consultants, all specialising in digital learning.
What are the benefits of digital learning?
There are some many benefits of digital learning such as flexibility, easy to access, reach more people easily and quicker, less time spent travelling, less cost, bitesize pieces of learning, can be viewed multiple times and easy to create. However, don’t rely purely on digital learning, make it an important part of your learning strategy, along with relevant human interaction and face to face workshops when you can again. Do what works best for your business in the environment you are working in to retain that competitive edge.
Which digital learning approach do I choose?
We can help your employees with their digital learning, comparing the market and recommending the best way forward for your company:
Virtual delivery
- Virtual classroom providers
- Virtual classroom/webinars software e.g. Webex, LiveMeeting, Adobe Connect, GoToMeeting, Zoom
- Internal audio-visual requirements
Bespoke elearning Content design
- eLearning content designer / developer
- Convert face to face learning
- UI, visual and learning design,
- Voiceover and video recording
- Creative asset development
- Animated video creation
- eLearning authoring tools
- Video production software
- Copy and content creators
Digital learning providers (existing off the shelf learning content)
- Video learning
- Rapid eLearning
- Mobile learning
- Learning games
- Compliance learning content
Knowledge Access
- LMS / Learning portals
- Job aids e.g. pdf checklists, infographics
- Open education resources / digital materials – think youtube, tedtalks, Wikipedia
- Ebooks
- Content libraries
- Podcasts
Collaborative
- Communities of practice
- Interactive video
- Social Media groups
Cognitive and Advanced
- Artificial intelligence tools
- Continuous learning platforms (Dregreed, Axonify, Fuse, LXPs)
- Learning reinforcement
Learning simulations
- Augmented reality learning
- Virtual reality learning
Learning evaluations
- Learning evaluation tools
- Assessment tools
- Appraisal software
Learning consultants
- LMS – brief writing, procurement, selection, set up and implementation
- Strategic advice
- Learning technology strategy and implementation
- Project managers
- Communication experts – helping create content to draw employees to the content
Remember – when looking at digital learning there is a lot to consider. We always recommend getting the fundamentals and culture right first before adding anything new on top. Consider the engagement and these questions:
- What can be moved online?
- What needs to stay physical?
- How will the two interact?
- What technology do you have / don’t have?
- What’s the best way to approach it
- Is it easy for people to access
What training is available digitally?
We offer digital learning in the following training areas and are also offering digital masterclasses right now to help your employees with their immediate learning needs, helping them to cope better with working from home and wellbeing whilst remote working at this time.
If you’d like to chat for some advice on where to start then contact us – info@optimuslearningservices.com or call on 0845 519 7408
