Instructional strategies

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2. Justifying e-
Learning
By: Charlotte Cochran

4.  E-Learning offers on-demand availability which enables
students to complete training conveniently and at a
time which works best for them (Kruse, 2004).
 E-Learning can be self pacing which means that
students who need more time have it, and quick
learners are able to progress at their own pace. This
reduces stress and improves satisfaction (Kruse, 2004).
 E-Learning increases confidence due to the availability
of the material. This reduces the burden of
responsibility of mastery (Kruse, 2004).

5.  E-Learning “can lead to increased retention and a
stronger grasp on the subject” (Obringer, 2010, p. 1).
 E-Learning combines various methods such as video,
audio, quizzes, interaction, etc. to reinforce the
message (Obringer, 2010).
 E-Learning also provides “the ability to revisit or replay
sections of the training that might not have been clear
the first time around” (Obringer, 2010, p. 1).

6.  E-Learning encourages people retain what they
learn more accurately and longer and they are
better able to transfer what they learn to improve
their performance (SyberWorks, 2010).
 E-Learning reports from the military, education,
and industry show 15-25% increases in learning
achievement (SyberWorks, 2010).

7.  Cost
 Quality
 Service
 Speed

8.  Costs associated with instructor's salaries,
meeting room rentals, and student travel,
lodging, and meals are eliminated (Kruse,
2004).
 The reduction of time spent away from the
job by employees is also greatly reduced
(Kruse, 2004).

9.  According to Kurtus (2002) the return-on-
investment (ROI) for e-Learning can be 50%-
60% greater than for traditional training.
 “For every dollar invested in the training
program it returned almost $8 after one year
of use” (Kruse, 2004, p. 1).

10.  According to Massy (2002) there are two
important criteria to measure quality in e-
Learning:
◦ Functions technically without problems across all
users
◦ “have clearly explicit pedagogical design principles
appropriate to learner type, needs and context” (p.
2).

11.  According to Broadbent (2002) e-Learning can be
offered via:
◦ Informal learning – a well designed website
◦ Self-Paced – web based program
◦ Leader Led – a facilitated online discussion
◦ Performance Support Tools – a wizard to help learn software
 Online training needs to be available and accessible
for all learners in order for it to be successful
(Rosenberg, 2001).

12.  The speed of delivery and providing access to
the information matter (Rosenberg, 2001).
 Without the necessity of speed, the Internet
or intranet would not be as important
(Rosenberg, 2001).
 E-Learning is accessible around the clock.

13.  Kruse, K. (2004). Calculating an e-Learning
cost benefit ratio. Retrieved May 22, 2010,
from http://www.e-
learningguru.com/articles/art5_6.htm
 Kruse, K. (2004). The benefits and drawbacks
of e-Learning. Retrieved May 23, 2010, from
http://www.e-
learningguru.com/articles/art1_3.htm

14.  Kurtus, R. (2002). Return-on-investment
(ROI) from eLearning, CBT and WBT. Retrieved
May 18, 2010, from http://www.school-for-
champions.com/elearning/roi.htm.
 Massy, J. (2002). Quality and eLearning in
Europe: Summary report. Retrieved May 18,
2010, from http://www.fondazionecrui.it/e-
Learning/data/allegati/links/1190/qualitysu
mmary.pdf

15.  Obringer, L. A. (2010). How E-learning works.
Retrieved May 23, 2010, from
http://communication.howstuffworks.com/el
earning4.htm
 Rosenberg, M. J. (2001). e-Learning:
Strategies for delivering knowledge in the
digital age. San Francisco, CA: McGraw-Hill.

16.  SyberWorks. (2010). E-learning benefits and
ROI comparison of E-learning vs. traditional
training. Retrieved May 22, 2010, from
http://www.syberworks.com/articles/e-
learningROI.htm