10 practical points to take home, for aspiring E-Learning professionals
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The What and How should result in here and now
Compiled by KC Madhan Matthew
There is no doubt that we are in the brink of a sweeping change in the E-Learning industry. The Global phenomenon orchestrated by the Pandemic can be given the credit for speeding up this change. As we all know, any change brings along with it a plethora of new initiatives and new opportunities. Like no other time in the history, numerous innovative online service providers have come into the foray to support this revolution. Be it a recorded self paced online course provider, or a live training through the online platform, There is a huge opportunity for professionals in this domain. There is a prediction that in the next 5 years the industry is expected to touch more than 900% growth globally (source – shift elearning.com).
All these indicators reemphasize that E-learning experts will be in demand in the near future. Now the question is What must one do, to become an E-leaning expert. Another question is How to become one? Forthcoming segments of this blog contains articles on both What and How. The only challenge is that you need to make the changes here and now.
Ten E-learning Competencies
- Effective Communication in the online world
- Technology competency of E-learning
- Designing and developing courses
- Engaging the learners
- Assessing the learners educational levels
- Consistency in Energy and Enthusiasm
- Creating a enjoyable learning experience
- Strong in Research and resourcefulness
- Project Management ability
- Creative a healthy competitive gamified environment
Hence all we need to focus on, is to understand our own competency level in all the above mentioned points. I am sure all of us have these competencies co-existing in all of us in different degrees. Once we are aware, we then need to be agile enough to strive towards making those remarkable changes to gain and increase in these competencies to stay competitive and relevant in the E-learning industry.
10 Key E-learning Competencies
Competent E-learning Experts are always in demand
According to an article by Eminent Educational experts Harden and Lilley there are 8 different type of Roles an E-learning Expert must display. In terms of competencies, there are 5 that every E-learning expert must possess. Hence it is crucial for us to have a comprehensive idea on the different competencies. So along with the list of Harden and Lilley’s 5 competency we have added another 5 more.
“In today’s scenario, it is about awareness and agility with which we must approach our E-Learning journey”. K.C. Madhan Matthew
10 Habits to Unlearn
- Unlearn the habit of trying to control the learners
- Unlearn the habit of sticking to content without preparation
- Unlearn the habit of having your favorite learner
- Unlearn the practice of having just a monologue
- Unlearn the habit of being authoritative and dominating
- Unlearn the habit being self conscious
- Unlearn the and disable the mental block that i am not a tech savvy
- Unlearn the habit of giving the answers all the time
- Unlearn being impatient with the learners
- Unlearn rigidity
As we all know the popular learning process of Learn – Unlearn and Re-Learn. The first step is to shrug off the existing outdated methods in us. Once we do that, we are well within the reach of re-learning new concepts to improve our E-learning abilities.
10 Habits to unlearn
Mindful Unlearning helps us to stay in the present
As we all are aware that any change requires for us to unlearn certain outdated, irrelevant practices in order to stay meaningful in the domain that we prefer to excel. Similarly E-learning has evolved exponentially in this last two years. Hence it is crucial for the all the E-learning teachers/trainers/course developers etc. to unlearn certain habits. Below are 10 habits we must unlearn in order to excel in E-learning.
E-learning doesn’t just happen, it requires careful planning and implementation. Anonymous
10 New E-Learning Habits
- Get comfortable in front of the webcam.
- Conduct many live and virtual sessions in comparison to recorded programs
- Embrace the technology
- Learn some thing new every day
- Dedicate time to do research
- Learn from other experts
- Start designing your own courses end to end
- Dedicate a lot of time to preparation
- Keep all communications to the point and simple
- Prompt and productive with your time management
The above 10 habits are derived from a collection of research reports initiated by E-learning industries. Needless to stay that possessing these habits in an increasing measure will certainly propel our performance as an E-learning Expert in multiple capacities. There is no auspicious, ideal time for us start these new habits. If you ask me, it has to be right now.
Our Habits, influence our behaviour and our behaviour helps us to reach our destination
Successful people are simply those with successful habits – Brian Tracy. Hence in order to be successful as an E-learning Expert, we need to develop certain new E-learning habits in order to make the difference.
“Online learning can be a lifeline to those who have obstacles, such as geographical distances or physical challenges”. Paul levinson
Keeping on top of what your learners are consuming through social media and other sites, is an important way of keeping up with and ahead of trending design concepts and ideas. For example, younger learners in their teens are likely to use Instagram while older groups in their 30s to 40s will use Facebook. Seniors might require an email campaign or advertising on specific sites or blogs. Consider how you can incorporate your courses with the social media your learners are most likely to use. Can you sponsor ads there? Have your learners access courses through it?
Learn from what others are doing with their sites, courses, and blogs and be open to trying new things. Look at what’s being done and what isn’t being tried already with their marketing and design. Remember that your competitors, fellow designers, team members, friends, and clients are all potential resources as well.
To make this step most effective, you’ll need to know your target market and industry standards. This is true for much of what you’ll do as an E-learning expert in any domain pertaining to your line of work
Compiled by K.C.Madhan Matthew
I hope you found the articles on 10 competencies, 10 habits to unlearn and 10 new e-learning habits insightful. As i mentioned earlier, the what and how must result in making the changes here and now. Right here, Right now must be our slogan in order to cope up with increasing demand for E-learning professionals in the days to come.
E-learning is rapidly growing in popularity, and there is a high demand for e-learning experts. If you are interested in becoming an e-learning expert, here are 10 things you can do:
1. Develop strong instructional design skills. Instructional design is the process of planning, developing, and evaluating learning materials. To be an e-learning expert, you need to have a strong understanding of instructional design principles and practices.
2. Become proficient in e-learning technologies. There are a number of different e-learning technologies available, such as learning management systems (LMSs), authoring tools, and content creation software. You need to be familiar with these technologies in order to develop and deliver effective e-learning courses.
3. Stay up-to-date on e-learning trends. The e-learning landscape is constantly evolving, so it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies. This will help you to create e-learning courses that are engaging and effective.
4. Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills. E-learning experts need to be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including learners, instructional designers, and subject matter experts.
5. Gain experience in e-learning development. The best way to become an e-learning expert is to gain experience in e-learning development. This can be done by volunteering to develop e-learning courses for your organization or by taking on freelance projects.
6. Get certified in e-learning. There are a number of different e-learning certifications available. Getting certified can help you to demonstrate your expertise and increase your earning potential.
7. Network with other e-learning professionals. Networking is a great way to learn from other e-learning experts and stay up-to-date on the latest trends.
8. Join e-learning professional organizations. Joining e-learning professional organizations can help you to connect with other e-learning professionals and access valuable resources.
9. Read e-learning blogs and articles. There are a number of great e-learning blogs and articles available. Reading these resources can help you to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and learn from other e-learning experts.
10. Contribute to the e-learning community. This can be done by writing articles, giving presentations, or developing open-source e-learning courses. Contributing to the community will help you to establish yourself as an expert and make a positive impact on the field of e-learning.
By following these 10 steps, you can set yourself on the path to becoming an e-learning expert. With hard work, dedication, and a passion for learning, you can create engaging and effective e-learning courses that make a difference in the lives of learners around the world.
“E-learning isn’t the following the huge thing. It is Now the huge thing”. Donna j Abernathy
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