This document discusses the possibilities and advantages of online training methods. It begins by providing examples of online training formats such as e-learning courses. The main advantages discussed are that online training can reach more people as it can be accessed anywhere and allows for learner autonomy. However, it also notes some disadvantages such as issues with new technology and lack of proven effectiveness. It then provides concepts to consider when creating online training such as using mixed methods. Finally, it outlines the steps to create online training such as getting approval, finding an audience, and addressing resistance to change.

1. Discovering the
Possibilities of
Online Training
Methods
Sara Ysabel

2. Examples of
Online Training
Formats

11. Advantages
of Online Training

12. Reaching More People
 Effectiveness of online training spans across many
different types of individuals and learning styles.
 Online training formats can be accessed at any time
from anywhere.
 Online training outcomes can be reached in half the
time as in-person training.
 Online training assessments allow for immediate
feedback on majority of questions.

13. Learner Autonomy
 Learning is enhanced by allowing individuals to take
control and interact with media.
 Individuals focus on the most important pieces for
them to be able to take the knowledge back to their
practice.
 Reflection on material learned and ability to work at
an individual’s own pace strengthens the individual’s
connection to material.

14. Confidentiality
 Online testing provides a level of confidentiality that
some individuals need in order to have confidence in
their abilities to perform.
 The online classroom is perceived as a safer space
than an open lecture hall.

15. Disadvantages
of Online Training

16. Novelty of Technology
 User error
 Frustration with technological problems
 Limited proven effectiveness

17. Concepts to Consider
when Creating
Online Training
Formats

18. Mixed Method Training
 Studies show combining online learning with face-
to-face instruction is more impactful than either
method on it’s own.
 Learning outcomes are accomplished better when
the training is collaborative or instructor-directed.

19. Challenges in
Implementation
 Start-up time
 Creating an online environment
 Learning to use the software and how updates
impact existing content
 Creating meaningful assessments
 Clarity of structure

20. Implementing Your
Own Online Training
Systems

21. Steps for Online Training
Creation
 Get your supervisors onboard!
 Find your audience
 Create your content and methodologies
 Establish a timeline
 Address the aversion to change

22. My Process
 Pester Paul and Mitch until I win
 Choose which student position to start with (or do I start with a
particular training for the whole staff – i.e. emergency procedures)
 Have the students create the content that I will then edit to fit the
methodology: an e-learning course)
 Course creation (May), Content Creation (June), Assessment
Creation (July), Course Completion (August)
 Let the students think they came up with it, encourage them to
create the content (as they are the experts)

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