
Exploring Virtual Learning Environments in Workplace Training
Dive into Janice Mc. Nelis' exploratory study on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) as a training platform in the workplace. Uncover research questions, methods, participant insights, advantages, disadvantages, recommendations, and conclusions related to VLEs. Discover how VLEs contribute to collaborative learning, information sharing, standardization, and anytime, anywhere learning.
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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 Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
Brief Synopsis o The Organisation o Training and Development o VLEs as Training Platforms Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
Research Questions o To Investigate Employee s Experiences And Perspectives of VLEs. o To Investigate Manager s Perspectives of VLEs. Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
Research Methods QUALITATIVE METHODS QUANTITATIVE METHODS Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
Participants Management Employees Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
Findings Emergent Themes Advantages Disadvantages Recommendations Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
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
Disadvantages of VLEs Personal Interaction People s Attitudes Connectivity Issues Computer Literacy Issues Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
Recommendations Learning Needs Assessment Learning Objectives Elearning Strategy Bespoke Courses Communication Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
Conclusions Moving Forward Standing Still Janice Mc Nelis - VLEs as Training Platforms in the Workplace
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