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An exploratory study into Virtual Learning Environments as a training platform in the workplace

An exploratory study into Virtual Learning Environments as a training platform in the workplace. Janice Mc Nelis. Overview of Presentation. Brief Synopsis Research Questions Research Methods Participants Findings Advantages of VLEs Disadvantages of VLEs Recommendations Conclusions .

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An exploratory study into Virtual Learning Environments as a training platform in the workplace

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  1. An exploratory study into Virtual Learning Environments as a training platform in the workplace Janice Mc Nelis

  2. Overview of Presentation • Brief Synopsis • Research Questions • Research Methods • Participants • Findings • Advantages of VLEs • Disadvantages of VLEs • Recommendations • Conclusions Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  3. Brief Synopsis • The Organisation • Training and Development • VLEs as Training Platforms Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  4. Research Questions • To Investigate Employee’s Experiences And Perspectives of VLEs. • To Investigate Manager’s Perspectives of VLEs. Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  5. Research Methods • QUALITATIVE METHODS • QUANTITATIVE METHODS Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  6. Participants • Management • Employees Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  7. Findings • Emergent Themes • Advantages • Disadvantages • Recommendations Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  8. Advantages of VLEs • Contribution to Collaborative Learning • Information Sharing • Standardisation of Learning • Anytime Anywhere Learning Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  9. Disadvantages of VLEs • Personal Interaction • People’s Attitudes • Connectivity Issues • Computer Literacy Issues Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  10. Recommendations • Learning Needs Assessment • Learning Objectives • Elearning Strategy • Bespoke Courses • Communication Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

  11. Conclusions • Moving Forward • Standing Still Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace

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