- Okay, so you've surveyed the technological landscape
and the tools available to you.
How do you actually apply
some of these digital learning techniques?
One good way to start is to start
with a project you're currently working on.
Most projects would benefit from a just-in-time resource,
so that's not a bad thing to focus on.
Think, how can I support my learners on the job
as they do the tasks the training covers?
Maybe you offer a downloadable job aide
or a screen recording, or maybe a short video clip.
If you're working on an e-learning project,
see if there are assets in the course
that might be repurposed as a just-in-time resource.
Another thing in relation to e-learning
is to see if your LMS and LMS team
supports spaced learning.
Do you have to release all nine modules at once,
or can you space them out a bit?
Is it possible to send reminders
of key points via text messages?
If you're working on an instructor led training,
experiment with moving one or two
of your in-class activities to an external social platform,
or to the company internal website.
And if you can get away with it,
consider placing your documentation
where your learners already are, digitally speaking.
Now let's talk about applying digital learning
to new projects.
For these, I suggest you start small.
Here's an idea I borrowed from Bob Mosher,
a leading light in our field.
Meet with a stakeholder whom you respect
and you've already worked with.
Ask them the following question.
What are two or three things
that your employees just can't
figure out how to do?
The good thing about phrasing it that way
is that the answer you'll get
will usually be quite specific,
like they're no good at planning their day
or they struggle submitting complete reports, and so on.
You then take one of the specific tasks
and begin designing a small, focused
digital learning solution around it.
Again, start small.
Okay, let's sum up.
One easy way to get started with digital learning
is by applying the techniques to a course
you're already working on.
You don't have to wait.
Almost every project will benefit
from a digital learning component.
As you gain more experience,
you'll also apply digital learning to new projects.
Start small, though.
Meet with a trusted stakeholder
and isolate two or three tasks
their employees are struggling with.