“Just in Case” training or “Just in Time” learning?
-Wikipedia (2006)
The traditional approach to training is to take a course just in case you may need this at some point in the future, however, recent research shows the 70% of information learnt on training courses is forgotten by the time a person needs it. The “Just in Time” model provides the structure for a learner to access the training they need at the exact moment they require those skills and knowledge. This is particularly beneficial for those at work, who often cannot wait till the next schedule of in-house courses or where resources restrict attendance. Again, research by Streibel (1989), Seeley Brown (1989) and Suchman (1987) all shows that learning is most effective when performed in the context of actual work.
Bespoke Training - Another problem is what occurs in the classroom, you often have to learn a whole subject, if not a whole course, when all you need to know is one discrete element. Nisai Group recognise the business case for this by designing bespoke e-learning modules, customised to your business needs.
Technology - The most effective tuition blends e-learning with the classroom. An online course can sometimes be static and uninspiring, whereas a class lead by an online tutor, provides engagement and interactivity; therefore Nisai Group employs both methods of delivery, using virtual classroom technology and short 15-20 minute single learning events accessible via a secure web-based learning Academy.
Case Study - You are a newly promoted nursing sister and you have been asked to give a presentation using MS PowerPoint to a hospital wide nursing team about cross-infection prevention. What you need is a fifteen minute module that teaches you the key points of Power Point, in a practical and no-nonsense manner, so that you spend time on preparing the content.
Pay as you go – You can have as little or as much as you want; you can deliver quick tips or detailed programmes, such as induction training or compliance courses. You can check on your investment through assessment tools or simple tracking mechanisms. Whether you need help with content creation or a totally branded white-label, you pay only for what you need at the time, allowing yourself flexibility to build your training platform.
Flexible - How quickly could you put up an online course in response to a change in law? Are all your staff sharing best practice? Are you ready to combine know-how with tuition? You are one phone call away from the answers.
Stephen Briggs
Nisai Group
stephen.briggs@nisai.com
www.nisai.com
0208 4248475