IT industry news: E-learning 'positive for companies'

IT industry news: E-learning 'positive for companies'

07:56 14th October 2011

E-learning solutions can provide a variety of benefits to businesses in the UK, according to David Guralnick, president of the International E-Learning Association (IELA).

He said there are traditionally-cited benefits like savings in travel and savings in instructor time.

"But when e-learning is designed well, the benefits can be much greater in terms of job performance improvement, employee engagement and motivation, and company cost savings due to improved performance," he said.

The expert also said that simulation is just one of a number of e-learning methodss, but definitely one that provides a range of advantages.

He highlighted the example of social netwoking which continues to experience growth and has more buzz as a means in which users benefit from the experiences of other people. 

His comments emerged as e-learning consultancy Learninglight.com said small companies can see the benefits of applying e-learning.
 

Posted by Derek Oldman

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