- [Instructor] Because you may be somewhat new
to digital learning,
I thought I'd highlight some of the benefits
of converting your in-person training
to some type of digital blend.
I hope a few of these inspire you
as you take those first few steps.
Converting an in-person course helps you grow
as a learning professional.
By playing with various technologies,
you figure out better ways to teach.
I know that getting up to speed
on various technologies can be frustrating, even scary.
But as you're getting started,
you only need to know the specific tools you're using.
And when you do get stuck, there are resources available.
Converting to digital extends the reach
and scalability of your training.
When you move to some type of digital blend,
you're going to be able to reach
every single learner eligible for the training.
I think you'll admit that's a big benefit.
Converting reduces training costs.
Okay, maybe to you this isn't a super-sexy benefit,
but it is to executive types.
Here's a tip.
Before you start converting your training,
do a quick analysis
on what your traditional in-person costs the company.
Then when you're finished making the conversion,
compare those costs to the digital version.
This is an opportunity to show that your redesigned training
is saving the organization a lot of cash.
Converting allows you to blend training
with on-the-job tasks.
We're always striving to show the relevance
of our training, right?
The cool thing about digital learning is
that it often takes place where a worker does their work,
for instance, a newly hired service technician
demonstrating on-the-job competency
by knocking items off a checklist
or perhaps a software engineer posting a technical question
on the company's social site.
In either case, the learning is baked into the work,
and that makes it more relevant and more valuable.
And finally, digital learning jives
with the way everyone learns today.
When you need to learn something, where do you go first?
My hunch is Google or YouTube.
And it's not just adults.
My nine-year-old spends a good chunk
of her day learning digitally,
in particular, developing reading and math skills.
There are many, many benefits
for including aspects of digital learning,
extended reach, reduced costs,
incorporating learning into the workplace, and many others.
Which resonate most with you
and the needs of your organization?