5 Challenges when introducing eLearning and How to Overcome Them

eLearning has revolutionised the way organizations approach employee training and development. Incorporating self-guided online courses into your training and coaching programs offers numerous benefits, such as flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, like any new initiative, eLearning implementation comes with its share of challenges.

In this blog post, we'll explore some of the most common challenges you might face during the eLearning adoption process and offer strategies to overcome them.

Resistance to Change

Challenge: Introducing eLearning may encounter resistance from learners and stakeholders who are accustomed to traditional training methods. The fear of the unknown, concerns about the effectiveness of online training, or doubts about technical proficiency can hinder adoption.

Solution: To address resistance, focus on the benefits of self-guided online courses as part of a blended learning program and address any misconceptions. Conducting informative sessions to demonstrate the user-friendly nature of the eLearning platform and highlight its potential impact on performance can help gain buy-in from learners and stakeholders.

At Adaptable Learning, we provide full support to integrate eLearning into your business model. As a member of our Authorised Global Partner Program, you will gain access to our worldwide mastermind support groups, which are designed to support our Partners to maximise their investment and grow their business. Interact with our network of Partners globally, share ideas and gain valuable insights into how others have overcome implementation challenges.

Technical Challenges

Challenge: Learners might face difficulties when navigating eLearning platforms, accessing content, or resolving connectivity issues. This may be due to inexperience or IT limitations in client systems.

Solution: Conduct system checks with the client before training begins to ensure a smooth learning experience. Provide clear instructions and technical support resources to learners. Offering introductory tutorials can also help learners familiarise themselves with the platform.

To ensure you and your clients have a seamless experience, we provide a comprehensive toolbox of support materials, including a 1:1 online walkthrough for all new Partners, as well as illustrated user guides and responsive technical support.

Maintaining Learner Engagement

Challenge: You may have concerns about maintaining learner engagement outside of the face-to-face portions of the program, worrying that learners could become distracted or try multitasking while completing self-guided online courses.

Solution: Make sure learners understand how the eLearning elements fit within the program and their development objectives. Be sure to acknowledge and celebrate progress as a group. Foster a sense of community and sharing of ideas through peer learning groups, and virtual coaching sessions.

Our self-guided online courses employ interactive elements such as quizzes, scenario-based simulations, and multimedia content to make the learning experience engaging. They also include activities to ensure learners can translate their learning into results straight away.

Balancing Self-Paced Learning and Guided Coaching

Challenge: Striking the right balance between self-paced learning and guided coaching can be tricky. Over-reliance on self-guided online courses might lead to insufficient guidance, while excessive coaching can undermine the benefits of eLearning.

Solution: Combine self-paced modules with scheduled coaching sessions and feedback. Use eLearning to deliver foundational knowledge and skills, while reserving coaching for personalised support and application of knowledge to real-world scenarios.

As a member of our Authorised Global Partner Program, you also gain access to a wealth of materials to support you in embedding the skills covered in the online modules, including group coaching facilitator notes and slides.

Tracking Learner Progress and Performance

Challenge: Monitoring learner progress and performance across eLearning modules can be daunting, especially with a large number of participants.

Solution: Utilise a Learning Management System (LMS) that provides robust tracking and reporting capabilities. These tools enable you to track learners' completion rates, quiz scores, and overall progress. Regularly analyse data to identify areas where learners may need additional support or intervention.

Our award-winning LMS offers fully automated and customisable reports. Get an instant view of what’s going on across all your programs or filter the data to drill down on user and course progress by client, group or individual.

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