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Technology Trends: 5 Ways
Technology Is Improving
Professional Development
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2.
Technology is transforming professional
development.
We have reached the time where the only
thing holding back professional
development is the professional.
Education and technology have deeply
interconnected, and today, there is the
opportunity to learn anytime and
anywhere.

3.
The global eLearning market is expected to
reach $107 billion in 2015.
For professionals of all ages and fields, having a
professional development plan can help improve
current job performance and expand the
opportunity for advancement.
From Baby Boomers to Millennials, learners feel
comfortable researching online, watching
instructional videos and pursuing professional
development.
Source: eLearningIndustry.com http://elearningindustry.com/elearning-statistics-and-facts-for-2015

4.
The self-paced eLearning market is
growing approximately 9%per
year and should reach $49 billion
in 2015.
Source: eLearningIndustry.com http://elearningindustry.com/elearning-statistics-and-facts-for-2015

5.
Industry growth will continue as more
programs and learning systems expand the
benefits for eLearners.
Look at the advantages eLearners are
seeing today.

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Advantage #1: Opportunity for Learning
Anyone wishing to advance their career or
stay current on industry progress can do so
on a variety of levels.
At one time, budgets, time and travel were
significant barriers for continuing education.
Now, professionals can stay up-to-date by
attending online webinars or take advanced
training through online workshops, courses
and conferences.

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Advantage #2: Quality of Content
Professional learners are no longer limited to
textbooks and one instructor.
Virtual technology opens the door to digital
content which is more flexible, customizable
and searchable.
The quality of learning content is
continuously improving and strengthening
the online learning experience.

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Advantage #3: Accountability
Online learning is often more accountable
than traditional classroom learning.
Technology can be used to monitor student
progress with assignments, assessments, and
other course activities.
As a result, the education received is highly
credible.ACCOUNTABILITY

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Advantage #4: Knowledge and Expertise
Online peer communities provide the opportunity for
professionals to engage with others in the industry and
share information.
The communities provide access to experience and
knowledge that would otherwise take years to obtain.
Professionals can develop a strong network in which to
share about industry challenges, and develop solutions
using feedback from others who have overcome the
challenges.

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Advantage #5: Theories and Applications
The world of virtual reality simulation is one
of the newest forms of virtual training and is
used for clinical purposes and other fields to
test theories and applications.
When used to its full advantage online
learning brings theory to life. Through the
power of multimedia such as classrooms,
interviews, and video demonstration, learners
are more engaged than with traditional
textbook learning.

11.
Ready to Build a Robust Online Learning
Program?
Here are resources to help gain expertise in building an online
program and other virtual channels.
1. Moving 2 Virtual – The iCohere blog packed with valuable tips and
resources for virtual communities, conferences, courses and
webinars.
2. Meetings Without Walls – A six-week course to earn certification in
virtual event producing.
3. Webinar Trainings – Complimentary trainings offered by iCohere to
learn more about Unified Learning and what it can do for your
organization.

12.
Looking for more information to improve
your online learning programs?
Attend any of the iCohere Learning
Webinars and Grab your copies of the free
eBooks A Guide To Creating And Launching
The Perfect Webinar and A Guide To
Creating Successful Online Communities.

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ABOUT ICOHERE
iCohere, Inc. is a global provider of cloud-based learning
management and professional development solutions. The
company offers the world’s first platform for Unified Learning.
Unified Learning is about integrating different modes of
learning into a single, consistent user experience. The "all-in-
one" integrated system is flexible enough for online
conferences, collaborative eLearning courses, large-scale
webinars, and online communities of practice.
Connect with iCohere online:
Web Site: http://www.icohere.com
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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/icoherevideo
Twitter: www.twitter.com/icohere
For more information and a free educational consultation, please contact
Lance A. Simon, CGMP, CVEP at lance@icohere.com or at (202) 870-6146.