Monthly Archive for September, 2009

Advantages of a Hybrid eMentoring System & eLearning Platform

Published on September 4, 2009 in Non Fiction. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

To make a blended eMentoring & eLearning initiative a reality, a healthcare organization would need a web-based, total communication solution which would allow individuals to collaborate anywhere and anytime for improved productivity. Specific collaboration tools would include: Email, Instant Messaging, Video Conferencing, Desktop Sharing, Co-browsing, File Sharing, Internet Phone with Voicemail, Group Collaboration, Discussion Groups, Web Collaboration, and Virtual Classrooms.

In particular, one of the challenges of any new mentoring relationship is the availability of time. Traditional mentoring requires that both parties be available at the same time to meet in person. While time is always a factor in any mentoring partnership, it is not necessary for both participants to be available at the same time in a virtual mentoring relationship. Advantages include open correspondence, access to more geographically isolated regions, and efficiency of communication.

Many healthcare professionals feel that there isn’t enough time to do patient care, let alone mentorship. That’s the harsh reality of the healthcare environment – everyone recognizes mentoring is crucial yet there never seems to be enough time. Although face-to-face mentorship programs have a variety of positive outcomes, many healthcare professionals believe they simply do not have time to make a commitment to… Continue reading

Is Elearning Right For You?

Published on September 2, 2009 in Education. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Despite a considerable amount of publicity surrounding the teaching technique know as eLearning, there is little doubt that it hasn’t lived up to its full potential as of yet. Even though the primary benefits of eLearning, cost and flexibility, remain extremely attractive, most individuals have not been exposed to this newer learning process.

This teaching and learning technique has evolved over the last ten years into a highly effective method of education. The original concept on its own was not well developed, but over time, elearning has emerged as an important part of a successful “blended” learning approach.

While the more traditional learning methods are useful, they are beginning to become a thing of the past. The eLearning process has begun to overshadow these traditional learning approaches. Integrated with these more traditional methods, eLearning has become the preferred method of teaching in a number of different scenarios.

What is eLearning?

Elearning is a general term that relates to training of all sorts that is delivered through a single computer, with the use of devices like CD ROMs, mobile phones, digital television, Internet and wide area networks. In many cases, Elearning is considered an effective and efficient… Continue reading