Topic 4: Web Based Employee Learning and development

Through HRIS Class, I have learnt so many things especially about application of Web-based in employee learning and development. Web-based tools have improved the way we promote employee learning and development. The world of e-learning is becoming broader from day to day as well as new technologies are implementing. So, there are growing opportunity which related to tracking of results, security, and interoperability. Although technical issues can easily affect our focus, it is equally crucial to ensure that the organization will gain the greatest benefits from the web tool investment.

Typically, the term e-learning has been used narrowly to refer online training as use for skills change and online education as use for knowledge change. More specifically, e-learning is known as Internet-enabled learning targeted at achieving organization objectives. Besides that, E-learning is a web-based form of computer-based training .This includes many different types such as online training, collaboration, electronic performance, knowledge management, and online learning management. All of these forms use the internet for learning purposes to create well develop learning outcome. The main objectives of learning should be to improve human performance and each of these Internet-enabled solutions should have an great effect on organization success.

Therefore, a great amount of skills training in organization is delivered through computers including the Internet. Some learning programs are computer-based without being delivered over the internet. For example, a CD might be used for product training. An e-learning course is usually carefully structured with specific lesson plans for the student. E-learning helps deal with the challenge of training workers who are geographically dispersed. Placing learning modules on social networking Web sites is a form of e-learning gaining some momentum.

Another key point of e-learning is that it is often interactive which is considered two way communications. The computer provides a stimulus to which the trainee responds. The computer then analyzes the response and provides feedback to the student. Some e-learning is delivering training content via MP3 players or iPods, enabling workers to receive training at anywhere and anytime without any obstacles. The system works by transfer training content into podcasts; employee can train anywhere, even on outdoor or indoor of the organization. Computer-based learning is good in helping employees learn conceptual information as well as hard skills such as about product information and principles of customer services. That’s why many organizations are now taking a balanced approach of classroom training which together with e-learning.

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