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Adapting to new ways of Learning!
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Adapting to new ways of Learning!
-Alisha Mani
These are unique and
challenging times for all of us. Organizations around the world are having to
learn to conduct business remotely. With social distancing now the norm, it is
essential to find new and innovative ways to carry on our work, with the least
damages involved. This poses new challenges for learning & development
professionals, virtual learning is nothing new, organizations have recognized
the value of webinars, e- learning courses and other virtual experiences.
Nevertheless, there remains a deep and understandable concern that virtual
formats may not be sufficient for all learning experiences. We are now looking
at how organizations are taking it up in today’s time where it will benefit
both the employee as well as the employer. It is essential to develop the
efficiency and competency of the employees to achieve the organizational goal.
With the added
pressures due to the restrictions, getting your people the necessary training,
they need may seem daunting. The fortunate companies have robust Learning and
Development (L&D) departments to help with the transition to virtual
training. However, many companies do not have that luxury, and L&D
departments may not have the bandwidth to respond to every piece of knowledge
transfer required. So, the key is to figure out a way to create effective
learning experiences. As we do not know how long these restrictions will last,
but learning must continue, as this is now considered as the new normal.
Engagement is the number one issue when it comes to creating an effective
virtual learning experience, and with the new normal now it is essential for
organizations to find new and innovative ways to carry on work even if one
cannot be together in the same room. Virtual learning is not a new concept;
however, it was not as adapted as much earlier, and it is required to look at now.
Organizations have long recognized the value of webinars, e-learning courses,
and other virtual experiences, as they cut down a lot of cost with respect to
accommodation, travel etc. Nevertheless, there remains a concern that virtual
formats may not be sufficient for all learning experiences. We understand as to
how does one engage workshop participants effectively through virtual platforms
and make individuals accountable for their learning. And crucially, how does
one maintain the momentum of learning programs that were usually designed to be
delivered face to face?
It is very important not to replicate the so called traditional classroom into online environments, makes no sense if the only aspect to change is the place or area; for instance, in a virtual world, it makes little sense to have learners simply sitting in rows listening passively to the facilitator.
New methodologies should be employed to encourage communication and interaction and collective networking. It is essential that we focus more on learners and their needs than in technology itself, and come up with new and innovative ways to engage workshop participation without the need of physical presence, as this is the new NOW
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