Knowledge is power, and in today’s world, if we are to keep up with the changing times, learning and improvement must be continuous and lifelong. So much is happening so fast that even before we can fully grasp the significance of and utilize one form of technology, process or innovation, we’re bombarded with something even more sophisticated, even more advanced and even more desirable.
In this scenario, the dissipation and acquisition of knowledge becomes increasingly challenging, as experts try to keep pace with the rapidly changing face of knowledge. Figuratively speaking, what’s in today may as likely be obsolete tomorrow. Knowledge management thus becomes a problem that must be tackled differently than it usually is.
Traditional knowledge management tools which include PowerPoint presentations and training sessions, though still in vogue, are slowly stepping aside and giving way to unstructured and unconventional methods like blogs, wikis and social networking sites. Of course, the relevance and authenticity of the information provided using Web 2.0 tools is arguably suspect unless established firmly in some form; for instance, one would accept at face value course material provided by the Capella University simply because the institution’s reputation precedes it.
A new tool that is emerging from the portals of online learning and making itself useful in the process of knowledge management is rapid e-learning, the most preferred method used today in the corporate world to disseminate information and knowledge pertaining to business events, competitive developments and product or process updates to those that need it. The technology is relatively simple – electronic experts set up templates through which SMEs or subject matter experts (typically the persons providing training or conducting presentations) are able to build content along with the assistance of training personnel and managers responsible for the training process for fields as diverse as MBA schools and X-Ray Technician Schools.
Rapid e-learning is a boon for corporations starved for time; one lesson can be packaged in a matter of weeks and sent to as many locations as needed so that training is simultaneous. The SME is also saved the trouble of making the same presentation over and over again. It’s a win-win scenario for both the organization and the expert.
Rapid e-learning courses or modules are normally designed with short term goals in mind – which means they are the ideal options for world of that’s constantly evolving and innovating as time goes by.
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