E-learning - a tool more needed than ever!

This article was written within the framework of the project Quality in Education in the Vocational Training Sector funded by the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 No. EOG/19/K3/W/0010.

We are living in an era of digitization progressing at truly dizzying speed. It breaks in virtually every aspect of our lives, ranging from electronic toothbrushes and ending on phones with a working memory several hundred times larger than Apollo 13. In today's post I wanted to bring the subject as thought familiar to many people, namely Elearnig. The teaching process has also definitely evolved. It is no longer possible to absorb new materials one after another at this level of development. Our expansion of horizons is based on the principle of learning "containers of knowledge", i.e. learning how to use cognitive tools - used to explore the plot of interest to us. In all this, ever greater access to schematically structured knowledge is needed (as indeed for the whole world). The field of adult training uses these tools continuously, thus developing them in response to the needs posed by the current market. Well, just the current market ... has the truth changed? Of course, I am talking about the Covid19 pandemic situation. We believe that in the current situation e-learning platforms - i.e. remote forms of learning, are absolutely the safest way of development, because regardless of the situation we must be in a continuous phase of development. The world is fast enough that if we stop, it will quickly overtake us and it is so much that it will be practically impossible to catch it again.

Reminder: What is e-learning?

E-learning is a term that describes the way of teaching using computers and the Internet. E-learning allows you to study, complete various types of courses and training, without forcing to leave home. It is enough if we have a computer with Internet access - and we can become members of a school conducting classes on a virtual level. The word that comes to mind first when I think about elearning is "extension". This is how I see it - as an excellent tool (and in particular for the current epidemiological threat) for remote contact with the person who gives us knowledge. Platforms on which the material was previously prepared for self-study, was also previously prepared by the trainer, which is why it is so important that we consciously choose the highest quality in education. So let's remember that for the remote learning process to be effective and optimal, it should be characterized as follows:

• appropriate methodology (structured process of giving subsequent doses of knowledge
• the use of computer and internet technologies (many different forms of presentation and thus used methods can interest the listener in many ways)

Advantages of e-learning platforms

Mobility, applicability of distance learning are undoubtedly the features that put this type of learning in the first place of the most-chosen forms of development. As I wrote above, the world is getting faster and this tool allows a huge saving of time. We don't have to leave the house (sometimes with previously prepared materials) and set off on the way to school or training center. It is often a big trip, because we all know the condition of Krakow's transport capacity. Purposefulness is another undoubted plus, or even an advantage over traditional forms of teaching. The exact purpose of the program, adapted to the needs of the learner, saves time and optimizes learning outcomes. By choosing this method we also have the opportunity to check our progress. It is worth noting that the features described above inseparably affect one more important aspect, namely the price. It cannot be denied that distance learning allows you to reduce your financial expenses for education - we do not incur travel costs or any accommodation at your destination. No additional materials such as textbooks or other knowledge compedia are needed.

E-learning and training in the company? A lot of benefits!

By using e-learning platforms in the company. We have the opportunity to train all employees without having to gather them physically in the same place and time. Training can take place during working hours, and often even during the performance of official duties. Thanks to the aforementioned new approach to teaching, i.e. a structured message - we can easily monitor the progress in the acquisition of knowledge by people covered by the training. Tests and reports are often an automatic tool that shows the development path of a given participant in an organized way. And now a very important slogan for every employer: SIGNIFICANT reduction of costs. We have the ability to carry out precisely selected training for even a very large number of employees (e.g. for the entire division of CNC machine operators, let's give it milling machines) at one time and with the complete elimination of fees associated with employees' access to the training site or providing them with possible food or accommodation.

E-learning has disadvantages?

Yes, although they do not dominate over the benefits, but more on this in the next post, because it wants to maintain our reader-friendly form of "unstoppable" amount of material.