[Latest in 2021] An in-depth look at e-learning platforms
[Latest Edition for 2021] In-Depth Explanation of e-Learning Platforms
This is Kidaoka, Marketing Manager.
The new coronavirus infection is spreading around the world, and the "fourth wave" in Japan is spreading much faster than previous levels.
Many companies around the world have made rapid progress in "reviewing and streamlining their operations through the introduction and use of IT technology" as a countermeasure against infection.
In Japan, many companies and educational institutions are also accelerating their moves toward the introduction of e-learning.
In this article, we would like to introduce e-learning to those who would like to start e-learning! This article will provide detailed information on how e-learning works and how to use it for customers who want to introduce e-learning in their companies.
We hope you will find this article useful.
Click here for the Table of Contents
1. What exactly is e-Learning?
2. Learning Management Systems Supporting the e-Learning Structure
3. Points to keep in mind when selecting an e-Learning platform
4. Introducing the use scenarios of LMS
5. learningBOX is an LMS that allows you to start e-learning for free!
6. Summary
What exactly is e-learning?
To briefly explain e-Learning, it is "a learning method using computers and the Internet.
Unlike the face-to-face learning received in traditional schools, e-learning is characterized by a learning system that allows interactive communication between learners and administrators using mobile devices such as "PCs, tablets, and smart phones.
Recent innovative developments in IT technology have made it possible for individuals to start e-learning easily.
By using a dedicated platform, "anyone can easily start e-learning in-house" without having to build a system from scratch.
A platform is a standard environment that serves as a common foundation for providing, customizing, and operating services, systems, and software.
Background of e-Learning's Attention
Computer-aided learning (CAI), which is the basis of e-learning, was developed in the 1950s, mainly in the U.S., based on the idea of "Can't computers support education? The development of e-learning began in the 1950s, mainly in the U.S., with the idea that computers could be used to support education.
Before the Internet became widespread, video-based learning was the mainstream.
Video-based learning was considered more effective than text-only reference books.
However, there are some disadvantages: "You can only take a class at a fixed time, and you can only take a class if you gather in one place.
In conventional group or in-house training, the instructor and trainees have to be in the same place for a long time, and the manager has to check the progress of the trainees, which is not what we would call efficient.
This is why e-learning has attracted attention because of its many advantages, such as the fact that it does not require any time or place for learning, reduces costs, and allows for learner management.
You can read more about the history of e-learning in this article.
E-learning is a learning tool that can effectively support human resource education
The introduction of remote work in Japan has increased due to the impact of the new coronavirus, but at the same time, it has also brought to light the challenges of human resource evaluation and management.
Many people are interested in using e-Learning as a "purpose to solve human resource education issues, such as improving the efficiency of in-house training and fairness of personnel evaluations.
In the midst of the Corona disaster, the entire world has developed a tendency to avoid meeting with people, making it difficult to conduct business and education that used to depend on meeting with people.
In order to overcome this situation, the use of e-learning and corporate initiatives for DX played an indispensable role.
*DX is a term for "digital transformation," meaning the use of IT information technology to change people's lives for the better.
Purpose and Aim of E-Learning (on the participant's side)
1. to learn to improve their skills and career
2. to acquire knowledge and skills that are useful in their work
3. To study without time or location restrictions
4. to review at their own convenience
Purpose and Aim of E-Learning (Personnel side)
1. To create an environment for busy employees to learn anytime, anywhere.
2. To provide thorough training on compliance that should be followed as a company
3. To establish an online training program that thoroughly covers infectious disease prevention.
4. To reduce training costs.
Features of e-Learning
E-learning has its advantages and disadvantages, but what you may be interested in is its performance after it is actually introduced.
In order to effectively demonstrate the benefits of e-learning, it is of utmost importance to ensure that the training is well implemented within the company.
When considering the introduction of e-Learning for "training, certification, and human resources education," understanding the advantages and disadvantages will help ensure smooth progress during the introduction and operation of the system.
The functions of e-Learning can be briefly summarized as follows
Training can be conducted by making effective use of time.
Cost reductions can be expected.
Centralized management of employee learning status and performance information
This article provides a detailed explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning for a variety of customer use scenarios.
Learning Management Systems Supporting e-Learning Structure
The most common way to use e-Learning is through a system on the Internet.
In the past, most e-Learning was in the form of reading a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM on a computer to start learning, but now it is possible to log in to the system on the Internet and proceed with learning easily.
In addition, with the advent of learning management systems (LMS) for managing e-learning, it is now possible to integrate and centrally manage content registration, delivery, and grade data necessary to implement e-learning.
The Role of a Learning Management System (LMS)
LMS stands for "Learning Management System.
LMS refers to a platform for managing and operating human resource education on a system via the Internet and computers.
With the advent of the LMS platform, a system is in place for integrated management of information necessary for e-learning operations, allowing "learners to check their own learning history and test results, and receive support and feedback at the most appropriate time.
LMS is mainly used as a training system for companies, and in some cases, it is used as a complementary system to facilitate interactive communication between instructors and students.
In other cases, LMSs are being used for "talent management," which is the systematic development of human resources according to the aptitude of employees and the company's human resources goals.
*Talent management is a concept aimed at strategic personnel allocation and human resource development by centrally managing and operating data on talent, skills, and experience, which represent the abilities, qualities, and talents of employees.
Main Functions of LMS
The structure of an LMS can be broadly divided into "e-learning functions and management functions.
By implementing an LMS, administrators can easily check the progress of learners and their learning outcomes using numerical values and graphs.
LMS Function #1: Management of Course Materials
Some LMS functions only allow the use of educational materials that have been registered in advance by the operator. A system that allows users to register their own content or create content within the system may be called an "LCMS" among LMSs.
LMS Function #2: Distributing Learning Materials
All learning materials for e-learning are stored in the LMS, and the materials stored in the LMS are distributed to students' devices via the Internet.
There are "functions to do 00" such as playing videos, learning content, and administering exams, and these functions are always present in any LMS, but the type and content of content that can be handled depends on the LMS you are using.
LMS Function 3: Managing Accounts
Allow users to register themselves
The administrator registers each user one by one.
The administrator registers all accounts in a batch via CSV
・Administrator registers users one by one by CSV
LMS Function #4: Managing Grades
The LMS records all of the learner's progress.
Therefore, even if there are many learners in a large company, the learning status can be centrally managed, and learners can be managed and analyzed in various segments.
Points to keep in mind when selecting an e-learning platform
Platform means "an underlying environment or place," and is used in business terms to mean "a place or system that provides multiple services or products.
An e-Learning platform refers to a learning system that provides various e-Learning contents on the platform.
On the platform, detailed settings such as content assignment, management of student information and learning progress, and viewing of learning data are possible.
Three important points to consider when choosing an e-learning platform
When selecting an e-learning platform, we refer to e-learning functions, implementation effectiveness, case studies of actual implementations, support details, and cost (price). In addition, why not also refer to the other three points we are about to introduce?
Choose a service from a long-term perspective
When selecting an e-Learning/LMS service, proceed in light of your company's current situation and challenges. While selecting a system that fits your current situation, there is no guarantee that your needs will not change in the future. A mid- to long-term perspective is also very important.
Who is going to use e-learning?
In order to utilize e-learning and LMS services in an optimal manner to address your company's issues, you need to develop an education plan that is optimized to meet the objectives of who (which department) will be in charge, on what themes, and for whom e-learning will be utilized.
Consider ease of use for employees who will take the course.
When implementing an e-learning/LMS service, HR personnel should be careful not to think about the functions and usability from the perspective of the person in charge of the course, rather than from the perspective of the employees who will be taking the course.
It is necessary to examine usability from the user's perspective, taking into account the need for employees to learn how to operate and set up the system, as well as the need for on-site training staff to learn how to operate and set up some of the functions.
Here are some examples of LMS use
Advances in LMSs have made it possible to quickly and flexibly handle course registration, course participant management, and updating of course materials.
Here we introduce an example of "in-house training and certification examinations," which is a possible usage scenario for our customers.
Customers considering use in in-house training
Once a learning environment has been created, e-learning can be used over and over again.
Therefore, it has the potential to significantly reduce the cost of in-house group training and training for new employees.
The following costs are incurred when conducting group training
Transportation costs incurred when gathering participants at the venue.
2. venue costs incurred in conducting the training
Printing and distribution costs for training materials
By conducting training via e-learning, you can reduce the time and costs associated with venue expenses and course textbook distribution.
E-learning can provide flexible learning opportunities for people with irregular working hours or mid-career hires, who would otherwise be difficult to accommodate in a group training program.
Customers considering use in certification examinations
E-learning learning data can be easily exported from the LMS, the delivery system.
Thus, it is possible to easily check the data necessary for learning management, such as learning progress (not yet/not yet/completed, etc.), time of implementation, time required, test scores, etc., and to download grade data in a batch.
Accumulated grade data can also be converted into numerical values and displayed in graph form.
▼ Advantages of the certification test
1. You can study anytime and anywhere at your own convenience.
2. Study can be advanced according to one's level of understanding and learning progress.
3. Easy to grasp performance data and grade management
E-learning is a very suitable learning method for qualification acquisition, preparation for examinations, and overcoming weak subjects, because you can study at your own pace and repeat your studies as many times as you like.
learningBOX is an LMS that allows you to start e-learning for free!
learningBOX", Tatsuno Information System's LMS (Learning Management System), is designed not from the developer's perspective, but from the user's perspective.
learningBOX is an e-learning "box" that enables the construction and management of a conventional learning environment on the web.
Learning materials such as videos and PDFs, questions and tests, and grades are stored in this box, and the system manages the learning process.
If you have any of these problems, learningBOX can solve them!
1. You already have an LMS (Learning Management System) in place, but you find it difficult to operate, set up, and understand the system.
2. You have a problem that only a person with IT knowledge can set up and manage the system.
3. I want to reduce the cost of the LMS.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about e-learning implementation. Online meetings for introduction support are also available.
learningBOX is an easy-to-use LMS that allows anyone to easily create teaching materials
Using the quiz function of learningBOX, you can create web tests and web quizzes with more than 13 different types of questions, including multiple-choice, multiple-answer, essay, and fill-in-the-blank.
In addition to the quiz function, you can also register and create PDF materials, video materials, report assignments, and typing materials as contents.
Anyone can easily create educational materials by simply entering and selecting questions in the question creation form, and the system can be operated intuitively with no programming knowledge required.
Web tests can be created in Excel or text format, and even large numbers of questions can be registered in a batch.
Learning Course Creation Function for Planned Human Resource Education
Learning courses can be created along with teaching materials, and the order of learning can be controlled.
The number of courses can be limited, time limits can be set, and questions and options can be randomized, making the system ideal for employee training, examinations, and correspondence courses.
LearningBOX is 1/10 of the industry price! LearningBOX allows 100 students to start e-learning for as little as 33,000 yen per year!
The biggest advantage of our e-learning system is that it is the cheapest in the industry.
The Starter Plan is available for 100 people for as low as 33,000 yen per year, or 2,750 yen per month (tax included).
We also offer a free plan that can be used for an unlimited period of time.
This plan allows up to 10 users, including the administrator, to use almost all features for free, with the exception of optional features that require a fee.
EC function allows you to sell learning contents!
Using the EC function of learningBOX, you can sell learning contents on the web.
It is also compatible with credit card recurring billing and invoice payment.
Introducing some examples of actual use of the learningBOX
What has changed since we started using learningBOX? Improvements have been made! We have collected some of the happy voices after the introduction of learningBOX, such as "learningBOX has changed here!
Please click here to see a list of learningBOX case studies.
Japan Art Examination Association
Disaster Response Training Center, The University of Tokyo
Nippon Kotsu Co.
Conclusion
In this article, we have introduced how e-learning works and how to use it to those who want to start e-learning! This article has introduced the structure and usage of e-learning to customers who are interested in introducing e-learning in their companies.
LearningBOX also offers a free plan that can be used for an unlimited period of time.
This plan allows up to 10 users, including the administrator, to use almost all functions for free, with the exception of optional features that require a fee.
Please take this opportunity to try our learningBOX.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
For more information on how to use learningBOX, please visit the official page here.
➡learningBOX official page
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