Webinar on Corporate E-Learning for Millennials-Facts Vs Hype This webinar presentation focuses on understanding the various drivers of learning styles of millennials and the gaps that exist in the learning e-design and pedagogy for this generation of corporate learners.

1. +
Corporate E-Learning for Millennials:
Fact Vs Hype
A Webinar by
Aswani K. Kota
Engage
Mobile
Social
Wired
24/7
Digital
NativesAswani K. Kota

2. +
A brief introduction

3. +
XLPro Training Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 Founded in 2005 as “Cynosure Consulting”
 Became “XLPro Training Solutions Pvt. Ltd.” in 2011
 Core Competency: Corporate E-Learning
 Based at Mumbai & Bengaluru (India)
 Delivering E-Learning solutions to clients globally

4. +
Our Capabilities
 End-to-end “Turnkey Solutions” in E-Learning
 Gamified E-Learning Solutions
 E-Learning Games & Assessments
 M-Learning Solutions
 Interactive Animations
 Wide array of e-learning courses developed for
every context

5. +
Corporate E-Learning for Millennials:
Fact Vs Hype

6. +
The FACT is….
 There are no facts in this context; only opinions
based on
 Surveys
 Research
 Experience etc.
 Hype: An opinion on” steroids” (aka buzz) which
starts looking like a fact till…
 The bubble bursts
 The wind is out of the sails
 A more interesting hype is born etc.

7. +
Who are “Millennials”?
 A person reaching young adulthood in the early 21st
century.
-Google
 Authors Neil Strauss and William Howe are credited
with coining the word “Millennials” in 1987

8. +
Who are “Millennials”? (contd.)
 Ideally born between 1981 and 2000
 This is the latest “generation” of human beings in the
corporate workforce
 So what is “so special” about Millennials?
 To learn this, let’s begin by understanding
“generations” as the next one is just around the
corner!

9. +
What is a generation?
 Persons born during a roughly two-decade period
 Usually identifiable by:
 Pattern in parenting styles
 Reactions to earlier generations still present
 Major social events during a specific period

10. +
Recent generations
 Baby boomers :
 1946 to 1964
 High work ethics and respectful
 Gen X :
 1965 to1980
 Tech- curious, Moderate work ethics
 Millennials:
 1981 to 2000
 High on technology, music, pop culture

11. +
Common habits of millennials
 Live, eat, sleep with the a cell phone
 Live on social sites
 Everything needs to be quick and now
 Most habits of millennials are common youth habits-
turbocharged with technology.

12. +
Commonly observed learning traits
of Millennials
 High dependence on technology as they are digital
natives
 Seek clarity on what to learn and why : Born in world
of free communication driven by technology
 Have clear opinions and take stands
 Highly collaborative – Community/Fraternity oriented

13. +
Commonly observed learning traits
of Millennials (contd.)
 Expect immediate feedback – for every action
(remember facebook likes?)
 Not accustomed to negative feedback
 “Obviously” short attention span –The human race
has not mutated!
 Wired 24/7

14. +
Time for a quick knock!
Are you as digital as a millennial?
2 points for each correct answer

15. +
Here we go!
 Do you use email – for actual communication
(beyond mandated memos)?
 Have you contributed to online discussions?
 Do you have a blog and follow blogs on certain topics
passionately by posting comments (of value)?
 Do you look at YouTube, Linked IN or similar sites for
information?
 Have you visited second life or a similar world?

16. +
What does your score say?
 8 to 10 Digital Native : Cool!
 5 -7 Digital Immigrant : Keep going- you will fit in
 <5 : Are you on Mars?
You have to be personally grooved into technology
based communication and learning before you start
designing or rolling out e-learning interventions.

17. +
The GAP in Corporate E-Learning

18. +
Do any of these sentences sound
familiar?
 They don’t complete the e-learning courses
 They keep complaining that the courses are boring
 I want to gamify our e-learning modules
 I want to make whatsapp videos of this module
 Make the module to be lot of fun
 Keep the module short…not more than fifteen
minutes.

19. +
The GAP
 “Digital Immigrants” creating E-Learning
interventions for” Digital Natives”
 Pedagogical shift: Corporate training to E-learning
 Many companies are not yet technology friendly
 Corporate trainers creating “e-learning modules” with
limited
 Experience of using learning technologies and
 understanding of Millennial learning styles
Leading to “quick catchups” through latest fads

20. +
Beware:
Monkey sees; monkey does syndrome

21. +
Rules for designing e-learning for
Millennials
 Plan the “learning experience” for high engagement
in learning and application.
 Think radial- Not just linear modules
 Strategically involve multiple touch points
 Plan to capture analytics in real time and have
corresponding feedback and course correction
mechanism

22. +
Rules for designing e-learning for
Millennials
 Induce small group collaboration and wide audience
communication
 Keep the devises in mind while planning
 Most importantly: Think like a millennial (as far as
possible)

23. +
Popular E-Learning modes today
 Asynchronous
 SCORM modules on LMS
 Online Videos
 Games & Simulations
 PDF/PPT etc.
 Discussion forums
 Synchronous
 Live Online sessions
 Video conferencing
 Live chats

24. +
Fact or Hype?

25. +
I.
Gamification

26. +
What is Gamification?
The use of game mechanics and game design in
non-game constructs.
-Wikipedia

27. +
Advantages of proper gamification
What you enjoy doing; you learn faster and
better
“Peer” work
Collaboration
Competition
“Hands-On”
Better retention and application
Motivation and sense of achievement

28. +
II.
Microlearning:
Games and Animation

29. +
Microlearning
Microlearning deals with relatively small
learning units and short-term learning
activities.
Animations
Games

30. +
Advantages of Microlearning
Easier retention and faster recall
Consistency of engagement : spread over time
Better data for analysis and “live” course
correction
Effective use of mobile devises- “anytime
anywhere”

31. +
III.
Personalized Learning

32. +
Personalization of E-Learning
My Devise
My Time (and duration)
My Place & My Pace
My “Learning Capability”
Courses with built-in mechanisms for
Superstars
Average Learners
Laggards

33. +
IV.
Social Learning

34. +
Make it social
 Popular social options
 Blogs
 Whatsapp groups
 Discussion forums
 LinkedIn groups
 Facebook
 Google Hangouts

35. +
Advantage - Social
“Social” ensures voluntary collaborative
learning through experiences and opinion
sharing
Helps in keeping the context practical and
live-beyond the “module”
 Caution: Don’t forget to moderate it!

36. +
V.
MOOCs

37. +
Resources @ MOOCs
 Live online sessions
 Traditional course materials
 Filmed lectures
 Readings, and problem sets (Exercises)
Interactive user forums to support
community interactions among students
and teachers.

38. +
Thank You.