The document discusses e-learning as an increasingly popular online training method at Dunder Mifflin, highlighting employee needs, pros and cons. Key advantages include cost savings, flexibility, and accessibility, while disadvantages encompass potential trainee anxiety and the necessity for technology access. It also describes blended learning, combining various training methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.

1. E-Learning and Dunder-Mifflin, Inc. By Gregory Clements, HRM 300 UMUC

2. Overview E-Learning: What is it? Employee needs Pros of E-Learning Cons of E-Learning Blended Training Summary

3. E-Learning: What is it? E-Learning is On-Line Training Internet serves as a training tool Quickly becoming the standard in many companies today

4. Employee Needs Employees are our number one resource at Dunder-Mifflin Diverse, intelligent, insightful Motivated, dedicated, professional

5. Employee Needs Different learning styles necessary to accommodate different comprehension levels Verbal, Visual, Hands-on

6. Employee Needs Cultural Sensitivity Communication Differences Demanding Schedules

7. Pros of E-Learning Cost savings Access to more employees Organized, Efficient Secure Preferred by employees < age 30

8. Pros of E-Learning Self-paced Interactivity allows tapping multiple trainee senses Enables scoring, assessments, feedback Built-in guidance and help Easy update of content

9. Pros of E-Learning Enhances instructor-led training Ideal for presenting simple facts, concepts Paired with simulation

10. Cons of E-Learning Not rated as top effective training practices Possible trainee anxiety Trainee disinterest Requires easy and uninterrupted access to computer

11. Cons of E-Learning Not appropriate for some training Significant upfront investment required Top management support is necessary for success Rapid changing technology Trainees may not retain what is learned

12. Blended Learning Combines short, fast-paced interactive learning with computer based lessons Tele-conferencing used with traditional instruction Web-based virtual classrooms Allows greater flexibility

13. Summary E-Learning: What is it? Employee Needs Pros of E-Learning Cons of E-Learning

14. Questions?