{"id":4577,"date":"2017-03-08T09:55:19","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T16:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetingone.eu\/eu-en\/?p=4577"},"modified":"2018-11-30T10:24:42","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T17:24:42","slug":"how-to-build-successful-online-learning-programs-that-inspire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetingone.com\/eu-en\/blog\/how-to-build-successful-online-learning-programs-that-inspire\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Successful Online Learning Programs that Inspire"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many learners find themselves struggling with online learning programs offered by many businesses.<\/span><\/strong>
\n\"Online<\/a>Why?<\/strong> \u00a0Too often the emphasis is only placed on skill-building rather than developing a culture of learning. \u00a0Fostering the desire to learn is what helps online learning programs reach their learners on a deeper level. \u00a0You could say these programs inspire learners to continue learning.<\/p>\n

Leading trainings online, whether the content is delivered on-demand or live, always comes back to a few key ingredients. \u00a0These components\u00a0can make your online learning programs a success or leave your\u00a0learners swimming.<\/p>\n

Ensure your time and effort leads to a successful program – \u00a0Learn how below!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are four\u00a0ingredients that impact a learner’s experience with the online setting:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

#1. The learning management system they use, or LMS.<\/span><\/h4>\n

#2. The skill of the instructors.<\/span><\/h4>\n

#3. Effective and proven course material and content.<\/span><\/h4>\n

#4. Engagement-driving\u00a0spaces for holding live online trainings in virtual classrooms.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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The value of some of these factors are a given. \u00a0Of course, it’s important your instructors be highly capable when delivering content online. \u00a0And your content certainly needs to be designed to engage learners in the online setting.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, the time and attention paid to selecting the BEST LMSs and virtual classrooms doesn’t always receive the same attention.<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not all LMSs and virtual classrooms are made equal. \u00a0Depending upon the platforms you use for each, your learners may be having an experience that is negatively impacting their learning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making online training more meaningful and connected for learners is the key to foster a culture of learning, which makes for successful online learning programs. \u00a0What we want to explore today are the technologies that round out the learner experience.<\/p>\n

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The Tech Behind Successful Online Learning Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Right Learning Management System Strategies<\/span><\/h3>\n

LMS platforms are typically designed to provide instructors the space needed to lead on-demand courses, store course content, and track learner interactions with that material. \u00a0This model makes up the “traditional eLearning” model.<\/p>\n

For all LMS platforms offer, they don’t seem to be delivering to learners’ needs. <\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>And traditional eLearning is on a downward trajectory<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

We would suggest that an LMS should do more than house courses, content, and reports. \u00a0An LMS has the potential to be a mover in shaping your company’s learning culture.<\/p>\n

There are several leading LMS’s do that go beyond simple course management.<\/strong> \u00a0In particular, they encourage the following factors that foster an organization-wide love for learning.<\/p>\n

Here are five\u00a0strategies LMS’s use that can have a big impact for successful online programs:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Personalized Learning<\/span><\/h4>\n

In my experience with online learning (it was in healthcare a while back), there was an extent to which the courses I took were entirely defined apart from even the specific needs of my job, let alone my interests. \u00a0Working in a hospital requires such a rigid learning approach, and I understood this to be the case.<\/p>\n

The same should not be true of corporate learners.<\/strong> \u00a0Their interests are central to their success and retention. \u00a0These factors translate into increased productivity and loyalty.\"personalized<\/a><\/p>\n

In the corporate world, encouraging personalized learning is a must.<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0Initiating personalized plans and learning tracks is a great\u00a0way to increase a learner\u2019s desire to dig into courses and workplace education.<\/p>\n

Of course, you want there to be some structure regarding what they learn. \u00a0So, to strike that fine balance, you should:<\/strong><\/p>\n