How can you update your e-learning skills? (2024)

I'd suggest that updating your skills should also be focused heavily on the trends within the industry. For example, someone may have personal objectives that do not include Artificial Intelligence. However if they want to stay relevant and employed within their role, they certainly have to consider upskilling in that area. Identifying your "learning goals" should include both personal and professional aspirations, but also areas of which your industry and job role dictates.

In some areas such as e-learning, identifying your learning goals isn't always easy. You don't know what you don't know. One way of identifying learning goals is to participate in design challenges. not only will this give you an idea of software required, but it is also a source of inspiration for colour, theme, functionality and design, all key areas in e-learning. Master the frameworks and the tools will simply be the vehicle.

Another thing to consider when choosing resources is how you plan to use your new skill. If I'm learning something new for my content creator or personal life, I often choose informal options such as LinkedIn Learning courses, YouTube, books, or industry newsletters. However, when I learn something I need to use within a higher education institution, I choose more formal options such as micro-credentials or certificate programs because those are the most accepted forms of "proof" of learning in that industry.

I would suggest two best practices to own the learning: 1) Using mind-map tools to take notes of all the newly acquired knowledge and skills. It helps to reconstruct knowledge and visualize your competence; 2) Using Kanban board (on project management tools or Excel) to plan your learning and track your progress. I personally use Monday.com to track all my self-learning over the years. It's recommended to list all your dreamed skills in your kanban board at the beginning of each year, consistently update it, visualize all the career capitals that you acquired, and reward yourself once you meet a big milestone!

Scheduling and staying on schedule are personal in nature. So it is important you pick a style just right for you (think Goldilocks and the Three Bears: not too hot, not too cold, but just right). If you are not in synch (all puns intended) with the scheduling method chosen, then it will be an epic fail. The same goes for the chosen method of accountability (hitting those milestones). My preference is block scheduling. I lead a very productive life and need to create harmony between several schedules (parenting, business, personal, etc.). Chunking my day and/or week means almost every detail of my life has a place, plan, and alloted time (including my free time). So if something goes off track all I have to do is shift blocks around.

In my opinion, applying learning outcomes to e-learning projects involves more than mere application; it's about reflection and adaptation. Embrace diverse perspectives, including user feedback, to refine content and delivery. Utilize platforms like portfolios or blogs to exhibit growth. Solicit feedback actively, recognizing it as a catalyst for improvement. Employing #selfreflection and #continuousimprovement fosters a dynamic learning environment, crucial for evolving e-learning practices. Personal engagement enhances the learning journey, making it more enriching and fulfilling.

Consider mentioning that when setting your goals, it helps to have measurable outcomes. If you are trying to understand how well something was achived, it helps to know exactly how you intend of measuring that success. It's not enough to say something failed, or was a great success, without having data to back it up.

If you are undertaking learning that isn't formally accredited, then consider using a blog as your reflection tool. This allows you to present your designs/outputs in one place, along with accompanying reflections and challenges, and can serve as part of a portfolio if you are looking for new challenges.

As a lover of the humanities and all things literature, it is important to note that updating your learning plan can fall into two broad categories: revising and editing.Sometimes your plan might require a complete overhaul (revision). Other times a little tweak here and there is all that is needed (editing). Like writing, updating your learning plan is an ongoing process that will constantly see-saw between revision and editing at every stage.

In my opinion, the sixth step of updating a learning plan is crucial for personal growth. It demands reflection, feedback integration, and adaptation of goals, resources, and schedules. One should seek diverse perspectives to enrich learning experiences, leveraging hashtags for broader insights. Personally, I believe this step fosters resilience and agility in the face of evolving challenges. Moreover, integrating a SMART framework ensures the effectiveness of the updated plan, empowering continuous improvement. #PersonalGrowth #Adaptability #SMARTFramework

I think that outside of focusing on the learning outcomes and gaps you need to cover, you also need to pay attention to how you’re delivering the content. I don’t mean this in a theoretical way as much as in a design way. Have you chosen a theme for your topic? Is there some sort of a story that goes along with it? We’ve all sat through some sort of eLearning course that presents the information in a clear and professional manner. And those never stand out. What does stand out is the course that was modeled after a comic book or an old 8-bit video game. These make the learning memorable because the learner now has multiple ways to recall the material. So a lot of the time, enhancing the skills lies in trusting your creativity.

One should always be open to learning something new. That not only updates your skills but also opens up a vast array of opportunities. You should also keep track of the latest trends in the field of elearning so that you can work towards achieving those goals in near future.