Online Learning Today

Table Of Contents

Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: From WOW to Now and Beyond
The e- Was for Entropy
So, Where Are We Now?
How Did We Get Here?
Where Are We Going?
Who’s King of the Castle?
The Learner Rules
Chapter 1: Cater To The Learner
Strive For Learner-Centered Learning
Catering To the Learner
The Art of Learning
Understand What They Want to Learn
Understand How They Want to Learn
Understand When and Where They Want to Learn
Asynchronous vs Synchronous E-Learning
Chapter 2: Achieve Buy-In
Create Executive Stakeholders
Make the Business Case for Online Learning
Weave Online Learning Throughout the Enterprise
Foster a Learning-Friendly Environment
Tie It All Together With an LMS
Chapter 3: Save Time and Money
Capitalize on Built-In Time/Money Savings
The Great Training Robbery
Are All These Claims True?
Online Learning Ammunition — Money
Online Learning Ammo — Time
Online Learning Makes Money?
How To Capitalize on E-learning
Chapter 4: Tame the Technology
Understand the Technology (it’s not that tough)
Are You Managing the System Or Is It Managing You?
Creating Training That People Can Use
Creating Training That People Will Use
Chapter 5: Orchestrate the Three Sides of Design
Focus on All Three Sides of Design: Technical, Aesthetic and Learning
Realize Technical, Graphic and Learning Designers Attended Different Classrooms
Appreciate the Integration of Technology and Graphic Design
When to Use Graphics
When Not to Use Graphics
Let the Trainers Take the Lead
Peer-to-Peer, or EVERYone’s a Trainer
Think Chunky — Object-Oriented Learning
Open Season
Chapter 6: Think Globally, Learn Locally
Respect the World: Languages, Cultures and Customs
Embrace Cross-Cultural Functionality
Globalization and Localization Trends
Tips for Localizing E-learning
Trends for the Future
It’s Called WWW for a Reason
Chapter 7: Partner With Purpose & Passion
Preparing to Partner
What Successful Partnerships Are
What Successful Partnerships Do
How to Avoid Accidental Partnerships
Rehearsal
How to Avoid Porcupine Partnerships
Passion
What To Do Now?
What Works For You
E-learning Isn’t the Next Big Thing — it’s the NOW Big Thing
Remember, E-learning is an Art, Not a Science
About the Authors
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Endnotes