One thing I've found to be interesting is that elearning really has to be even more succinct
than traditional classroom training for a couple of reasons.
But, actually, eLearning can generate a better ROI
than traditional classroom training.
eLearning is also significantly more convenient
than traditional classroom training.
Not exact matches
This is in spite of the fact that blended learning approaches are continually found to be more effective
than traditional learning approaches (i.e.
classroom - based, instructor - led
training).
Although
classroom training has some strong points, a Brandon Hall Group study points out that it typically takes employees 40 to 60 percent less time to study a particular material via e-learning
than in a
traditional classroom setting.
«Rather
than following a more
traditional professional - development model — where you take teachers out of their school or out of their
classroom and «
train'them and then send them back without follow - up or support — this is an entirely different process,» said Michael Patron, the headmaster...
As an Articulate GURU award - winning developer, he has worked with companies in diverse industries, changing the face of
training delivery by conceptualizing, designing, and developing e-Learning, guided and blended virtual learning programs, as well as
traditional classroom curricula for more
than 10 years.
Are alternative certification programs as good as, if not better
than,
traditional teacher
training programs in preparing teachers for the
classroom?
Additionally, programs that offer alternative routes to certification other
than the
traditional model, such as Teach For America, provide perhaps the ultimate field experience by placing teaching students in
classrooms after completing limited
training.
This is because most of the employers (or companies) nowadays prefer candidates who attended the
traditional classroom training programs rather
than the online programs.