E-Learning Strategy
E-Learning and E-Training presents a different set of challenges when it comes to adult learning. Adult learners do not have the same learning base as children and teens do which means that we need to deal with them differently.
- Adults are more self directed learners and prefer to direct themselves versus being directed. Providing adult learners an opportunity to maintain a personal goal sheet that helps them keep track of their progress is paramount to keeping their interest;
- Unlike younger learners, adult learners bring a base of knowledge to their learning that is based on their life and work experience. Recognizing this knowledge base allows companies to acknowledge this experience and make it part of the learning process;
- Goals are far more defined in adult learners and if you define a class in terms of what goals the adult learner can achieve as a result of the training you will have greater participation;
- Adults are seeking learning opportunities that are relevant and practical to their work and allowing them to participate in training that is oriented to those experiences will allow greater participation;
- Whether you’re offering instructor led or self learning opportunities you must be aware that the learner (an adult) brings experience and opinions to the training.
Understanding adult learning patterns provides an opportunity for greater participation among staff and management teams.