- At this point, I'm confident you know what's what
when it comes to digital learning,
so let's talk about applying the concepts to your work.
How do you get started?
Well, rather than trying to make a big splash
with the newest technology,
I suggest you survey the tools already available to you.
You probably have more available than you think.
Start with your development tools.
Do you have access to a quality elearning tool,
like Articulate 360 or Captivate?
Likewise, a screen recording tool?
I like Camtasia.
It's the gold standard for creating screen recordings
and can be used for basic video editing as well.
After you've surveyed the development tools,
get to know what your learning management system
is really capable of.
Schedule a meeting with whoever runs it,
and ask for a deep dive of its features,
especially those that give learners control
over what and how they learn.
A few questions to keep in mind about the LMS.
Is the training content searchable?
Can the LMS create a playlist of recommended courses?
Can it deliver text messages to learners
or execute spaced learning?
Does it have a forum-like space where people can
come together and discuss training-related matters?
Finally, if you have one,
get intimate with your company's internal website
or a social platform.
These can be a great place to house documentation,
to conduct activities that are usually done
in class or online,
and they can be a great place to get people talking.
Now, I'm not saying you need to be an expert
in all these technologies,
but you do need to know what's available to you.