Web-based Technology is increasingly perceived as a source of competitive advantage for the companies especially for Employee Learning and Development. Learner’s access information as needed and new skills can be applied immediately, thus reducing delays and lost productivity. Remarkably, by 2003, it is estimated that half of corporate training is anticipated to be in the form of e-learning. [1]
Implementing e-learning promises substantial benefits for organizations: it will potentially eliminate corporate training travel budgets, save 50% in training time (one to three weeks versus six months), and cut an estimated 40% to 60% [2] from conventional classroom training costs. [3] Furthermore, the printing of large training manuals is virtually eliminated, and because e-learning is infinitely flexible, courses can be completed during scheduled downtime.
Besides cost benefits, e-learning promises to increase employee retention by ensuring that employees always have the right knowledge and tools to work effectively.[4] The nature of the media allows for rapid course development and deployment, meaning that the key messages are always up-to-date. Learning can occur across borders and time zones with a continuity of message not ordinarily found in classic instructor-led training. On top of this, studies suggest that comprehension levels and retention rates derived from e-learning may be up to 250% better than traditional methods. [5]Other than that, there are several disadvantage of using ELD system. The first point is the lack of human interaction; this problem occur because the learner relying solely on CBT and without human interaction and hands-on exercises. According to Prewitt’s 1998 article, it stated that “people do not like it (CBT) as much as they like having an actual person teaching them”.[6]In conclusion, Using Web-Based Technology in ELD, a corporation can improve knowledge retention, lower costs, save time, and even save money in many cases. (378 Words)
[1] Gene Bylinsky, "Hot New Technologies for American Factories," Fortune (26 June 2000).
[2] Diane Khirallah, "A New Way to Learn?" Information Week (22 May 2000)
[3] Sandra Evans, "Net-based Training Goes the Distance; Employers Find E-learning Saves Costs, Time," The Washington Post (15 May 2000)
[4] Sandra Evans, "Net-based Training Goes the Distance; Employers Find E-learning Saves Costs, Time," The Washington Post (15 May 2000)
[6] Lawson, S. (1999). "Computer-based training: Is it the next wave?". Professional Safety, 44, 30-33.
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