How To Convert Your Instructor-Led Training (ILT) To eLearning Or mLearning
Today, several organizations are planning to convert their Instructor-Led Training (ILT) to online training (eLearning or mLearning). There are several factors that are triggering the conversion of ILT to eLearning or mLearning, notably:
- Push from learners.
On the one hand, today’s learners seek the flexibility to learn at their own pace, something eLearning and mLearning offer. - Business gains.
On the other hand, organizations see this as an option to reduce cost, effort, and time while reaching out to a wider audience.
However, this exercise entails more than just putting existing PowerPoint slides to the online format. Instead, treat your PowerPoint presentation as the source/raw content and process it as per the various stages of eLearning development. If you avoid this rigor while converting ILT to eLearning and you will not see the desired benefits. This is precisely where this eBook comes to your rescue and you can use this to maximize your investment and create high impact online training.
How Will This eBook Help You?
At EI Design, our ILT and blended training practice is now 15 years old. We have successfully transformed hundreds of ILT programs to fully online or blended programs. In the process, we have created guidelines that you can use as you evaluate online conversion or as you get ready to begin the conversion exercise.
This eBook—designed as a micro-guide—provides insights that you can use as you plan or implement the transformation from ILT to effective online training.
- I begin by outlining the challenge (why you need to look at options beyond ILT) and what options you have (fully online or blended delivery).
- Then I highlight some aspects you should watch out for and the approach that can help you in successful conversion of your existing ILT.
The eBook addresses questions like:
- Is Instructor-Led Training (ILT) dying?
- What are the benefits of converting your Instructor-Led Training (ILT) to eLearning or mLearning?
- Why is this exercise not about converting a PowerPoint deck into an online format?
- What process can you follow to ensure effective conversion of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) collateral to eLearning or mLearning?
- What are your options and how should you select the way forward (fully online vs. Blended)?
About The eBook
The eBook is structured into 2 sections:
Section 1: As You Begin – The Challenge And The Options
This section begins with an important question – “Is Instructor-Led Training (ILT) dying?”. It then examines how using current learning technologies can enhance the value and impact of ILT delivery. It also details the benefits that accrue as you transition from ILT to online training. These benefits are listed in two categories – for the business and for the learners.
Section 2: The Transformation – Effective Conversion Of ILT To Online Training
This section outlines the key aspects you should watch out for as you plan the transition. It begins with highlighting why this exercise is not merely converting a PowerPoint deck into an online format. It provides an overview of the development model that you should adopt as you create online training from ILT collateral. It also provides several pointers and tips that you can use in this process.
The most significant aspect of this section is evaluation of options for the way forward (fully online vs. blended).
I have shortlisted a few areas of corporate training and shared pointers on how they can be transformed. These include key training programs for:
- Induction and onboarding.
- Tools or application/software.
- Compliance.
- Professional skills enhancement.
- Soft-skills.
Do download this eBook—Guide to convert your Instructor-Led Training (ILT) to eLearning or mLearning—and use it to successfully transition your ILT programs to online training format.
The Impact
Any transition has associated challenges. However, a rigorous evaluation of options, pre-planning, and structured transformation with adequate checkpointing will certainly help you realize the full potential of your effort. This eBook—Guide to convert your Instructor-Led Training (ILT) to eLearning or mLearning—is designed as a micro-guide that will help you achieve this.
If you have any specific queries or would like to see how we can help you achieve your mandate, do contact me at [email protected].
