The impact of introducing e-learning courses

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Preface
• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Some figures.
  • 1.2 The advantages of e-learning.
  • 1.3 Austria's e-learning market.
  • 1.4 The motivation of adopting e-learning.
  • 1.5 The cost of education and training.
  • 1.6 A few words on the European legal framework.
• 2. What exactly is e-learning?
  • 2.1 Distance learning.
  • 2.2 Self-study.
  • 2.3 Collaborative learning
  • 2.4 Teletutoring.
  • 2.5 Web-based learning, e-books and Web lectures.
  • 2.6 The virtual classroom.
  • 2.7 The content
  • 2.8 The e-learning matrix.
• 3. Examples that already work
  • 3.1 Virtual Universities in Britain and Catalonia.
  • 3.2 The Global Campus of South Italian SMBs.
  • 3.3 Training future judges in Austria
  • 3.4 IBM's 2,500 e-learning programs for employees.
• 4. What about learning theory?
  • 4.1 The didactic triangle.
  • 4.2 Lesson structure.
  • 4.3 Interactive learning
  • 4.4 The role of diverse media
  • 4.5 Working in groups.
  • 4.6 Time scheduling
  • 4.7 Instructor requirements.
• 5. The impact on human resource management
  • 5.1 Education and training
  • 5.2 What HRM can expect from e-learning.
• 6. The e-learning environment puzzle.
  • 6.1 The e-learning provider.
  • 6.2 The communication channel
  • 6.3 The e-learning consumer.
  • 6.4 General software requirements
    • 6.4.1 The operating system
    • 6.4.2 The Learning Management System (LMS)
    • 6.4.3 The e-learning content.
    • 6.4.4 The user's front-end.
  • 6.5 Aspects to consider.
    • 6.5.1 Language and localization
    • 6.5.2 Measuring the learning progress.
• 7. Austria's project plan
  • 7.1 Microsoft MOC e-learning delivery
    • 7.1.1 LRN and the Microsoft LRN Toolkit.
    • 7.1.2 Microsoft e-learning MOC courses.
    • 7.1.3 What Microsoft delivers.
  • 7.2 Hardware and software requirements.
    • 7.2.1 IIS installation
    • 7.2.2 Experiences with a small test environment
  • 7.3 Communication.
    • 7.3.1 Discussion forums.
    • 7.3.2 Chat rooms.
    • 7.3.3 Email
  • 7.4 The staff.
  • 7.5 The role of Central Region
  • 7.6 Resumé.
• 8. Conclusion
• 9. Sources
  • 9.1 Literature.
  • 9.2 Other sources.
  • 9.3 Internet.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper explores the impact of introducing e-learning courses, specifically focusing on the implementation of standard Microsoft e-learning course offerings at IBM Learning Services in Austria. It aims to provide an overview of e-learning theory, its potential benefits for both employees and human resource management, and the practical considerations involved in establishing an e-learning environment. The main themes explored include:

• The evolution of e-learning from traditional learning methods
• The advantages and limitations of e-learning
• The practical implementation of e-learning in a real-world setting
• The impact of e-learning on human resource management
• The challenges and considerations involved in implementing e-learning programs.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The paper begins with an introduction that outlines the increasing popularity of e-learning and its potential benefits. It delves into the advantages of e-learning, examining its flexibility and the lasting impact of e-learning materials. The introduction also explores the e-learning market in Austria and the motivation behind adopting e-learning solutions. Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive definition of e-learning, discussing different instructional models such as distance learning, self-study, collaborative learning, teletutoring, web-based learning, virtual classrooms, and the content and e-learning matrix. Chapter 3 presents successful examples of e-learning implementations from various sectors, including virtual universities, a global campus for South Italian SMBs, and training programs for future judges in Austria. It also highlights IBM's extensive e-learning program for its employees. Chapter 4 delves into learning theory and didactics, examining the didactic triangle, lesson structure, interactive learning, the role of diverse media, working in groups, time scheduling, and instructor requirements. Chapter 5 explores the impact of e-learning on human resource management, examining how e-learning can contribute to employee education and training, and outlining the benefits HRM can expect from e-learning implementation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper focuses on e-learning, particularly the implementation of standard Microsoft e-learning course offerings at IBM Learning Services in Austria. Key topics explored include e-learning theory, instructional models, learning psychology and didactics, human resource management, e-learning environment, communication channels, software requirements, and the challenges and considerations involved in implementing e-learning programs.