June 2, 2015− Hemsley Fraser, the learning specialist, has launched a new white paper to help L&D teams inspire employees and transform organizational effectiveness, by using digital learning options to deliver high quality learning content and performance support.
Developed in response to recent research from the UK’s CIPD – which found that 64% of L&D professionals don’t have the capabilities to support learners online – the new paper examines the evolution of digital learning, the benefits it provides and the challenges of implementation. Called Digitally Minded: Are you Fit for the Future?, the paper includes examples of good practice and it advocates that L&D teams need a new way of thinking about the possibilities of delivering learning, a belief in the potential of digital assets and the courage to try something new.
“Making high quality learning content more accessible, via smartphones and tablets, can not only excite learners and appeal to different learning styles, it also enables L&D teams to offer greater choice and demonstrate the impact and benefit of the learning,” said Lynsey Whitmarsh, head of digital and innovation at Hemsley Fraser.
The paper highlights that a wide range of digital learning options are now available, including online courses, webinars, digital books, learning apps, infographics and video content.
“Digital learning can be used before, during, after or even instead of classroom training, depending on the need,” said Whitmarsh. “L&D teams can now effectively offer employees a ‘pick and mix’ menu of options that can enhance or even replace some of their face-to-face provision.”
According to the paper, the biggest challenge to overcome with digital learning is choosing and curating the right content.
“A great deal of choice exists with digital learning, so help may be required to determine exactly which digital learning options will meet your specific needs,” said Whitmarsh. “With the right combination of digital learning options, you can create a personalized learning experience for individuals, giving them true flexibility in how they learn.”
To show L&D teams what’s possible with digital learning, Hemsley Fraser has created a microsite, called The Vault, which contains examples of its digital work.
“L&D teams need to open their minds to the possibilities of digital learning and discover how other organizations are using it to generate real business improvements,” said Whitmarsh.
About Hemsley Fraser
Founded in 1991, Hemsley Fraser provides in-company and customized learning programmes, consulting services, open training courses and managed learning services. With offices in the UK, the US and Australia, the company delivers learning in 50 countries. Since 2008, it has been part of the Demos Group, a global provider of learning and development.
