Many companies are turning to online learning for training and professional development. However, all online learning is not created equal. Before planning and presenting online courses and events, ask yourself these important questions.

1. How to make sure it is NOT.
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2. According to a report from Bersin, companies
spend approximately $130 billion each year
for personnel training and certification.
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3. Some companies spend large
amounts of money creating their
own content and hiring speakers
and presenters.
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4. Some companies such as AT&T, Yahoo! and
Bank of America are using Massive Online Open
Classes (MOOCs) and other online formats to
train workers…
Ellen Lee in CNBC article Feb 14, 2014
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5. Businesses and organizations large and
small must think about how to make the
most of their training efforts; many are
turning to online learning.
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6. BUT
ALL ONLINE LEARNING IS NOT
CREATED EQUAL.
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7. Effective professional
development is MORE than
creating a glitzy video and
scheduling when everyone
will see it.
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9. What is the purpose of this training?
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10. Who should participate? How will
they benefit from the time they
spend online?
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11. Are the objectives clear to
presenters AND participants?
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12. What is the CONTENT?
Is it relevant to each participant?
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13. What STRATEGIES will focus learning so
participants make the most of their time
online?
Are selected strategies the most effective
way to promote learning?
Do learning sessions offer participants choice
in how they will approach or demonstrate
their learning?
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14. Where is the interaction?
Can participants share ideas and
learn from one another?
How do online sessions add to or detract
from relationships and exchange of ideas
offered in offline learning?
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15. How will participants use their new
skills or knowledge?
How can they immediately practice
their new learning in their work?
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16. How will proficiency be measured?
Is sitting in front of a screen ever enough?
What should a participant know and be
able to do after online professional
development activities?
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17. What is the follow up?
Does it include coaching,
reflection or evidence of mastery?
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18. Your answers to these
questions determine if your
online training money is
wasted or well spent.
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19. If you offer online training,
check with Women’s Learning Studio for
planning, facilitation and presentation support.
Click here and contact us to learn more about how your online training will make a
difference for your audiences and your organization.
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