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Contemporary challenges in E-learning
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Contemporary challenges in E-learning

K Reynolds, Karen Becker and J Fleming
Workforce Development: Perspectives and Issues, pp.269-282
Springer New York LLC
2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4560-58-0_15
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learning style social presence blended learning workforce development fire evacuation
Technology is impacting on most elements of organisations today and workforce development professionals have been some of the leading proponents of embracing technologies and the benefits they offer. E-learning has emerged as at least a complementary offering to face-to-face training, and in some cases has totally replaced more traditional forms of workforce development. This chapter explores the use of learning technologies and the benefits and drawbacks of their use. In particular it focuses on further exploring the issue of a perceived lack of interaction in some e-learning offerings; a factor identified as critical to address in order to ensure effective e-learning. The chapter discusses the issues of interaction and social presence to address feelings of isolation and offers some key considerations for those considering integrating technology into workforce development.

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