Framework to help build e-learning momentum in Asia
02/07/2009
With e-learning gaining momentum in the Asian business community as a viable training option, the Asia E-learning Conference 2009 will feature worldwide examples of how e-learning is being used as a valuable business tool.
The national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), has been acknowledged as a leader in e-learning and invited to present at the conference. The presentation will highlight how Australia has implemented strategies to encourage the uptake of e-learning in vocational education and training (VET).
To be held on 13-14 July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the conference theme of 'Sharing the e-learning experience' will provide CEOs, COOs (Chief Operating Officers), managing directors, heads of department and human resource staff with the opportunity to benchmark their organisation's e-learning initiatives against industry peers.
In her presentation, 'Overcoming recession by engaging e-learning in a challenging environment', the Framework's Benchmarking and Research Business Manager, Annie Fergusson, will highlight key findings from the Framework's annual E-learning Benchmarking Survey to show how Australia has implemented strategies to encourage the uptake of e-learning.
The presentation will draw on the results of two other key pieces of research conducted by the Framework to show:
- how e-learning is perceived and used by small business in Australia
- the enablers and barriers associated with the uptake of e-learning in small business, and the resulting opportunities
- how technology and innovative practices are embedded in organisations
- how e-learning can work in traditional trades
- models for embedding e-learning in VET.
According to corporate training and development provider and conference organiser, Comfori, innovation in training and e-learning becomes even more crucial in a challenging economic environment as organisations seek to boost performance, increase retention and retain a competitive edge by the most efficient means possible.
The conference will assist organisations to better understand the role of e-learning as an alternative training option by facilitating the sharing of experiences and best practice among leading industry players.
For further information about the Framework's presentation, please contact Annie Fergusson on (08) 8348 4071 or email fergusson.annie [at] saugov.sa.gov.au
For more information about the conference visit:
http://www.comfori.com/e-learning/
Submitted by Lyn Clark on 2 July 2009 - 10:51am. 