Designing Digitally
02/08/2018
Mobile devices are not only used to make and receive phone calls, anymore. They have evolved and can be used in a myriad of other ways. In fact, you can do almost anything with them – shopping, gaming, entertainment, learning, and so on. Mobile training or training on-the-go is the rave and has a learner-centric approach. A large number of organizations have adopted a mobile training strategy for their employees and are reaping rich benefits.
If you are still unsure about mobile learning for your corporation, then these facts may help you decide.
The new-age workforce is mostly on-the-move. And, when they face issues on their job, they turn to their smartphones for answers. For example, during a client meet if the client asks for statistics regarding a certain product, what does the sales personnel do? It would not be professional to say that he will check with his manager and get back. Instead, if he had the resources available online, he could quickly check it out and respond immediately.
Another mobile training advantage is that if the employees get the answers to what they are looking for, just at the time of need, they tend to retain and recall the information better. That is why it is important for you to have a strong mobile learning strategy. They can access information anytime they want and from anywhere.The new-age workforce is mostly on-the-move. And, when they face issues on their job, they turn to their smartphones for answers. For example, during a client meet if the client asks for statistics regarding a certain product, what does the sales personnel do? It would not be professional to say that he will check with his manager and get back. Instead, if he had the resources available online, he could quickly check it out and respond immediately.
All your employees may not have in-house jobs. And, even if they work from the office, they may not be able to attend classroom training all the time. For instance, some may have a deadline to chase on the day the training is scheduled. Some may not be feeling too well. There can be several other reasons. But, that does not mean they do not like to learn. In fact, millennials attach equal or more importance to training opportunities as to material perks at work.
With mobile learning options, your employees do not have any restrictions. They do not have to be present at a physical location to attend a training. They do not have to take time out from their daily work schedule. Instead, they can access the online resources whenever they have some free time. It can be from the subway or the café or their living room.
The initial financial investment may be on the higher side for a mobile training. But in the long run, mobile training saves a lot of money. Think about the dollars you will be saving on travel and accommodation of the learners and instructors. This is particularly true if you have a presence in multiple locations. You do not need to budget for training venue, stationery, and training equipment. You create the mobile training one time and can reuse it several times.
If your employees have the flexibility of using mobile training, they can choose their own learning path. They choose learning that is relevant to them. Most learning management systems offer to provide customized learning options based on individual preference. As a result, the learners are more interested and engaged in the course. They learn faster and recall better. They try and apply their knowledge to improve their work process. This enhances productivity and is a winning situation for all parties involved.
Mobile training means that the learners can collaborate better and in real time. They can chat with their peers, share their ideas in an online community, discuss coursework, and so on. Social networking and learning is a great combination. And, just not peers. Learners can communicate with the facilitator or online instructor faster. They can share learning materials and expect instant feedback. The fact that all of them are connected all the time and guidance is just a click away, can be comforting to the learners.
You need to keep in mind that your workforce is gradually been taken over by the millennial workers. This generation has been born into technology. They are inseparable from their mobile devices. So, if you want to connect with them and reap rich results, then you need to adapt to the way they communicate. Use their mobile fixation as an opportunity and help them upskill. At the end of it, your organization will benefit. Align your training opportunities with the trend and see your business grow.
Designing Digitally, Inc. creates mobile projects suited to each client’s needs. We will help you determine which mobile solution is best for your application. It may be a website with training content that can be accessed through a web browser, a series of brief eLearning courses to open through your LMS, or a custom Android or iOS app.
Get in touch with Designing Digitally, Inc. today to discuss a mobile learning strategy for your organization.
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