E-learning in the Post-Covid-19 Era

E-Learning and the Post-Covid-19 Era

For days now, we have been living in an unprecedented reality that will change many things and set the course for countless others. Some things will become more challenging, while others will become easier. Amid this whirlwind of change, the e-learning revolution will emerge—simply because it has become essential.

Businesses will need to find ways to adapt to a new reality where the digital and physical aspects of everything will merge into one.

This adaptation will first require a shift in the culture and skill sets of company personnel, and the only way to achieve large-scale training in a business is through the introduction of e-learning (both synchronous and asynchronous).

What is E-Learning?

The term E-Learning refers to a new way of learning that is different from attending traditional classes in a classroom. It is a method of learning/training that uses a comprehensive set of technological tools for remote education.

There are three main tools:

• E-Learning Platform: A platform with asynchronous courses that allows you to learn independently at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed.
• Webinar: An online seminar, where interaction is usually limited to written questions from participants to the instructor.
• Virtual Classroom: A digital transfer of the traditional classroom, where participants have the opportunity to “raise” their hands electronically and interact in real time.

The E-Learning Revolution in Corporate Training

Many hopes and expectations are pinned on e-learning, as it’s one of the sectors in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) with the highest growth potential, where substantial investments have already been made.

The Internet and the World Wide Web are now effective and safe means of delivering educational materials, providing lessons, and utilizing the great potential for interaction and collaboration, without requiring the physical presence of participants.

E-learning will revolutionize the way businesses train their staff, especially following the recent pandemic. This has widened the gap between the need for training (reskilling and upskilling) and the reduction of available financial resources.

E-Learning as a Strategic Tool

Employees will be required to quickly learn how to use new tools and methodologies as new business strategies are implemented, which will require reskilling in both soft and hard skills.

This urgent need arises at a time when business liquidity has suffered significantly, yet the need for an economical and effective reskilling solution is non-negotiable.

When approached with respect for quality and a commitment to effectiveness, e-learning can be one of the smartest tools, not only for a “Covid-19 Business Recovery Plan” but also for a Business Growth Strategy.

Conclusion

Just as electronic media were once dismissed as barriers to human connection, only to prove vital during this period, e-learning will also claim its rightful place.

The future promises to be full of challenges—and therefore full of opportunities to reshape the market landscape.

Any business that emerges from this period equipped with the smartest strategic tools will undoubtedly build teams and business models that will dominate the next phase.