Everyone knows “streaming on demand,” but what does "learning on demand" mean? In the article, we'll show you how to create useful knowledge libraries online for modern and flexible corporate learning
In the context of continuing education, "on demand" refers to the fact that the content is available exactly when it is really needed – i.e. around the clock, whenever it fits in the daily work routine.
Learning on demand offers companies a new way of training with a high degree of flexibility in the individual learning process. Digital learning methods such as eLearning, mobile learning and, above all, micro-learning are made for this, as they are available anytime and anywhere!
By the way: according to a survey by eLearning learning, learning on demand is the most influential trend for companies in 2021! They define on-demand learning here as a training strategy that gives learners access to knowledge-based content in real time.
Learning on demand: Employees can refer directly to a knowledge base on an online platform if they are unclear.
Prime examples of on-demand learning are corporate learning libraries that serve as reference material for employees at any time. Learning on the job happens in the situation in which its needed, and is tailored to the individual needs of your employees.
At blink.it, we particularly like to use the following measures for our own learning library:
Process documentation at blink.it - This is how we create the graphics for our blog articles. A document including all steps is available on the blink.it platform at any time. // Source: blink.it learning platform
With screencasts, we show new employees how to create courses themselves with blink.it. // Source: blink.it learning platform
Checklists help employees complete routine tasks quickly and enable refresher reference again and again as needed. // Source: blink.it learning platform
Clear definitions of the most important terms is fundamental for employees of companies. // Source: blink.it learning platform
In many companies, employees lack the time to educate themselves. This also applies to acute knowledge gaps. That's why designated learning times help employees take charge of their own continuing education. In the case of acute problems, they can take the time to read up on the missing information with a clear conscience.
In order for your learning library to be helpful to all employees, it must always be up-to-date and regularly maintained. Appoint a person responsible for regularly checking the content and replacing it if necessary.
To save time, your learning content needs a common structure that all employees can understand. This doesn't just apply to your learning library itself – the individual documents in your library should also be structured according to a clear principle. This will make it easier for both the creators and the readers to find the information later on.
Last but not least comes the most important point: any systematic order and great content is of little use without a suitable location. You should create your library on a platform that is available, always and everywhere, in as simple a format as possible. This way, you’ll guarantee that all employees can find information quickly.
Learning on demand is a valuable method – especially for new employees, because it very efficiently supports knowledge gain in the beginning. At blink.it, we actively use the examples you see above in our own onboarding process, and over time have created an extensive learning library!
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