e-Learning Blog

First, let's understand the specific benefits that can be gained by implementing e-learning.

Merit 1: Choose Time and Place
E-learning can be taken without regard to location or time as long as there is an internet connection. With the rise of remote work, the demand for an environment where each employee can learn at their own pace is also increasing. Therefore, e-learning is becoming an essential educational tool for companies.

Benefits.2 No need for venue or instructor arrangements, or distribution of materials
Traditional in-house training required a lot of preparation, such as securing a venue, coordinating the instructor's schedule, and distributing paper-based materials. On the other hand, e-learning can complete these tasks digitally, significantly reducing the effort required for operation. Furthermore, it leads to cost savings, easing the burden on companies.

Merit 3: Promotion of Self-Directed Learning
e-learning allows learners to study at their own pace and offers the freedom to learn repeatedly. The availability of an environment where they can learn anytime as needed contributes to the promotion of self-directed learning.

Merit.4: Easy Modification and Updates of Teaching Materials
For teaching materials that require timely responses to regular legal revisions and changes in industry trends, e-learning has particular advantages. In traditional training, there are costs and efforts involved in printing and redistributing new materials. However, in e-learning, you can immediately reflect the latest information simply by changing the data within the system.

Merit.5 Standardization of Training Quality is Possible
In the case of group training, there can be variations in the skills and teaching methods of instructors. However, with e-learning, all participants use the same content, allowing for the standardization of educational quality.

In this way, e-learning has many advantages. E-learning, which can efficiently support skill development while accommodating diverse working styles of employees, has become an important option for corporate in-house training.

When incorporating e-learning into training, it is important to understand the most effective scenarios to maximize its benefits. Here, we will explain in detail the areas where e-learning excels and the cases suitable for its implementation.

Areas of Expertise in e-Learning

1. Learn by Listening
e-learning is suitable for training that conveys information using audio and video. By listening to the instructor's explanations and understanding complex processes through illustrations, it stimulates both auditory and visual senses simultaneously, promoting understanding and retention of information.

2. Learning by Watching Demonstrations
This is also suitable for training that shows specific actions or procedures. For example, recording the movements of senior employees or instructors as models and watching them can provide concrete learning. Furthermore, by utilizing videos and animations, it is also possible to convey practical content more clearly.

On the other hand, e-learning has challenges in the following learning methods.

・Learning through discussions and sharing ideas among participants
・Learning to enhance practical skills through experience
・Learning to deepen understanding through sharing with others and asking questions

When incorporating these, it is advisable to consider a hybrid training approach rather than relying solely on e-learning. For example, after previewing the overview and prerequisite knowledge through e-learning, you could provide opportunities for online discussions, combine group work, or conduct post-course tests again through e-learning.

e-Learning is the Optimal Case

1. Cases where employees work in multiple locations such as remote work
In today's world where remote work is prevalent, it is common for employees to work from different locations. With e-learning, consistent training content can be provided regardless of location, overcoming geographical and physical constraints.

2. Cases Where You Want to Accurately Understand Learning Progress
In e-learning, the system can accurately track each individual's learning progress and understanding. This helps prevent missed sessions and delays in learning, allowing for a thorough confirmation of the training's effectiveness.

By leveraging the features and strengths of e-learning, it serves as an effective and efficient tool for in-house training.

So far, we have introduced the benefits of e-learning, but there are also challenges due to its characteristics. Here, we will explain in detail the challenges of e-learning and the points to be aware of when utilizing it.

Issue 1: Since there is no compulsion, creativity is needed to achieve results
e-learning heavily relies on the autonomy of the participants, which poses a risk of delaying participation or remaining uncompleted. Therefore, it is important to clearly set deadlines for participation and incorporate a system to regularly check progress. Additionally, it is necessary to clearly communicate the objectives and benefits of learning to enhance the motivation of learners.

Issue.2: It is necessary to create connections with supervisors and colleagues as it tends to be isolating
e-learning is fundamentally an individual learning process, which can lead to a sense of isolation among learners. To address this issue, it is effective to provide opportunities to share learning with supervisors and colleagues, as well as to conduct online discussions and follow-up meetings. By creating a place to share learning, learners can deepen their understanding, and an improvement in learning effectiveness can be expected.

Issue 3: Need for Educational Content
To implement e-learning, it is necessary to purchase or create educational materials. The quality of the materials greatly influences learning outcomes, so up-to-date information and content that is easy for learners to understand are required. Especially when creating materials, it can take time and cost, so it is important to proceed with a plan. Customizing parts of existing materials can also be effective.

Issue 4: Not Suitable for Practical or Face-to-Face Learning
E-learning is suitable for learning theoretical concepts and classroom instruction, but there are cases where it is not suitable for training that requires practical skills or face-to-face instruction. For example, in training that develops customer service skills or teamwork, practical face-to-face instruction is essential. In such cases, combining face-to-face training with e-learning in a hybrid format can be expected to enhance learning effectiveness.

By understanding the challenges of e-learning introduced in the previous chapter and addressing them appropriately, more effective in-house training can be achieved. Here, we will specifically explain the key points for successfully incorporating e-learning into in-house training.

Point 1: Identify the Optimal Training Content
Understanding the areas where e-learning excels and selecting the appropriate training content is the first step to success. As mentioned earlier, e-learning is ideal for training that involves learning theories and knowledge, but if practical skills are required, consider combining it with face-to-face training. For example, in training for customer service or sales skills, it is recommended to learn the basic knowledge through e-learning beforehand, followed by role-playing or practical instruction in a hybrid format.

Point 2: Create a system that promotes motivation and prevents learners from feeling isolated
Since e-learning primarily involves individual study, it is important to create an environment where learners do not feel isolated. By implementing a system with the following features, it is possible to maintain motivation while also expecting an improvement in educational effectiveness.

■Follow-up Function: Supports learners with progress management and reminders
■Automatic Grading Function: Allows immediate confirmation of learning comprehension
■Review Function: Updates through a system that receives feedback from learners, enhancing the quality of materials
■Community Function: Provides a space for learners to communicate with each other

By utilizing these mechanisms, learners can continue their studies more easily, which leads to a reduction in feelings of isolation.

Point 3: Introduction of Tools for Easily Creating Teaching Materials
The success of e-learning implementation is largely influenced by the quality of the teaching materials. However, creating high-quality materials can often require significant time and cost. Therefore, we recommend utilizing tools that allow for easy creation of teaching materials.

For information about e-learning creation tools, please refer to the blog below.
＞A Strong Ally for Creating E-Learning Materials: "E-Learning Creation Tools"

By keeping these points in mind, it becomes easier to maximize the learning effectiveness of in-house training that incorporates e-learning.

Here, we will provide a brief explanation of the representative e-learning creation tool, "iSpring Suite."

What is iSpring Suite?

iSpring Suite is an "all-in-one toolset" that allows you to easily create e-learning content. Even without specialized knowledge, it can be operated in a PowerPoint environment, making it easy for beginners to use.

Benefits of iSpring Suite

■Integration with PowerPoint
You can smoothly create original teaching materials based on documents created in PowerPoint.

■Addition of Interactive Elements
You can easily incorporate interactive elements such as quizzes, videos, and simulations.

■Supports Multi-Device
The created content can be viewed not only on PCs but also on smartphones and tablets. It is also compatible with mobile delivery.

For those who want to know more, please check out this blog.
＞What is iSpring Suite? Features, Pricing, and Benefits of Implementation
＞Introducing How to Use iSpring Suite! Let's Create e-Learning Materials

E-learning is a learning style that offers many benefits for companies, such as the convenience of being able to learn anytime and anywhere, cost reduction, and the ability to standardize the quality of training. To enhance the learning effectiveness of e-learning, preparing appropriate materials is key.

To create high-quality teaching materials, we recommend utilizing e-learning creation tools like iSpring Suite. Human Science, a certified reseller of iSpring, provides extensive support for the introduction and operation of iSpring products, including iSpring Suite, as well as content creation services.

If you are considering "wanting to implement e-learning" or "wanting to know more about iSpring Suite", please feel free to contact us. We will fully support you in creating successful in-house training.

You can check the details of the services on the Human Science website.
＞Create rich e-learning materials with your familiar PowerPoint
＞Support for the introduction/creation of iSpring products