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Is Online Learning A Waste of Time and Money?How to make sure it is NOT.

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According to a report from Bersin, companies spend approximately $130 billion each year for personnel training and certification.

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Some companies spend large amounts of money creating their own content and hiring speakers and presenters.

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Some companies such as AT&T, Yahoo! and Bank of America are using Massive Online Open Classes (MOOCs) and other online formats to train workers Ellen Lee in CNBC article Feb 14, 2014

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Businesses and organizations large and small must think about how to make the most of their training efforts; many are turning to online learning.

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BUT ALL ONLINE LEARNING IS NOT CREATED EQUAL.

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Effective professional development is MORE than creating a glitzy video and scheduling when everyone will see it.

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BEFORE OFFERING ONLINE TRAINING, ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS.

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8Before offering online training, you must ask yourself the following questions. And answer them completely.

What is the purpose of this training?

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Who should participate? How will they benefit from the time they spend online?

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Are the objectives clear to presenters AND participants?

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What is the CONTENT? Is it relevant to each participant?

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What STRATEGIES will focus learning so participants make the most of their time online?

Are selected strategies the most effective way to promote learning?

Do learning sessions offer participants choice in how they will approach or demonstrate their learning?

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Where is the interaction? Can participants share ideas and learn from one another? How do online sessions add to or detract from relationships and exchange of ideas offered in offline learning?

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How will participants use their new skills or knowledge? How can they immediately practice their new learning in their work?

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How will proficiency be measured? Is sitting in front of a screen ever enough? What should a participant know and be able to do after online professional development activities?

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What is the follow up? Does it include coaching, reflection or evidence of mastery?

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Your answers to these questions determine if your online training money is wasted or well spent.

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