1. Discovering the
Possibilities of
Online Training
Methods
Sara Ysabel

2. Examples of
Online Training
Formats

11. Advantages
of Online Training

12. Reaching More People
 Effectiveness of online training spans across many
different types of individuals and learning styles.
 Online training formats can be accessed at any time
from anywhere.
 Online training outcomes can be reached in half the
time as in-person training.
 Online training assessments allow for immediate
feedback on majority of questions.

13. Learner Autonomy
 Learning is enhanced by allowing individuals to take
control and interact with media.
 Individuals focus on the most important pieces for
them to be able to take the knowledge back to their
practice.
 Reflection on material learned and ability to work at
an individual’s own pace strengthens the individual’s
connection to material.

14. Confidentiality
 Online testing provides a level of confidentiality that
some individuals need in order to have confidence in
their abilities to perform.
 The online classroom is perceived as a safer space
than an open lecture hall.

15. Disadvantages
of Online Training

16. Novelty of Technology
 User error
 Frustration with technological problems
 Limited proven effectiveness

17. Concepts to Consider
when Creating
Online Training
Formats

18. Mixed Method Training
 Studies show combining online learning with face-
to-face instruction is more impactful than either
method on it’s own.
 Learning outcomes are accomplished better when
the training is collaborative or instructor-directed.

19. Challenges in
Implementation
 Start-up time
 Creating an online environment
 Learning to use the software and how updates
impact existing content
 Creating meaningful assessments
 Clarity of structure

20. Implementing Your
Own Online Training
Systems

21. Steps for Online Training
Creation
 Get your supervisors onboard!
 Find your audience
 Create your content and methodologies
 Establish a timeline
 Address the aversion to change

22. My Process
 Pester Paul and Mitch until I win
 Choose which student position to start with (or do I start with a
particular training for the whole staff – i.e. emergency procedures)
 Have the students create the content that I will then edit to fit the
methodology: an e-learning course)
 Course creation (May), Content Creation (June), Assessment
Creation (July), Course Completion (August)
 Let the students think they came up with it, encourage them to
create the content (as they are the experts)

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