Technology continues to advance in every industry, including learning and development. It has changed the way we work, learn and interact, with more change on the horizon. But what difference can learning technology make in your day to day training?
What Is Learning Technology?
Learning technology describes the digital support used to improve communication, delivery and assessments when it comes to learning and development. It comes in many shapes and sizes ranging from administrative tech like a Learning Management System (LMS) to more comprehensive and advanced programming like AI support.
When Is Learning Technology Used?
Learning technology is used all the time now. From helping clients administer their programmes, assess their participants and provide feedback to giving learners immersive and experiential learning sessions.
A blended learning approach will usually combine a mixture of offline and digital tools to provide participants with the most engaging experience. Different programmes can be used at different times to achieve the best results. For example, a 360 degree feedback platform can be used at timed intervals for enhanced benchmarking. On the other hand, a diagnostic programme is more useful at the start of a journey to detect skill gaps.
What Are The Benefits Of Learning Technology?
Learning technology is designed, as most tech is, to improve our lives. It usually makes a process quicker or easier, or both. With this in mind, there are many benefits to implementing tech in your learning strategy that make it an important component:
Scalable Learning
Digital tools allow your learning to become instantly scalable. If you’re a global brand, you will know the logistical challenges that come with offering training to large teams that are scattered around the world.
Learning technology is the quickest and easiest way to deliver consistent training, regardless of location, time zone or language. By using the right tools, apps and software it is possible to design and deliver learning to everyone.
This level of scalability also allows you to promote better communication across all levels of the organisation. This is particularly helpful when you’re marketing internally – for instance, trying to get more sign ups for a learning module – or reviewing progress and organising feedback.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Cost is a huge factor in most decision-making processes. Making a case for the cost-effectiveness and ROI of learning can be tricky at the best of times. However, with a digitally enhanced programme, your reports and data analysis can be transformed.
With its scalability and ease of use learning technology is, itself, a cost-effective tool. It requires minimal resources and in most cases can actually boost productivity. This makes it a favourable choice for many.
Further than this, though, it can change the way you strategise. With next-level data reporting, you can get in-depth insights which drive better decision-making. This means that the cost effectiveness of your entire L&D strategy can be improved with tech.
Democratisation of Learning
Arguably one of the most important benefits of learning technology is that it democratises the L&D space. This means that learning becomes accessible to all.
Tech can help you provide inclusive content. It can adapt to various needs, particularly with the help of AI. It is flexible and adaptable, so everyone can participate. This also improves engagement, as people can personalise their experience and work at their own pace.
On top of this, it allows better access to information and experts. This is particularly important in sectors like Retail. In-store teams can have difficulty getting to physical training sessions or being considered for learning, perhaps due to their distance from HQ or having to take time away from customers to take part. This level of convenience means you can reach more people, from top to bottom.
Engaging Experiences For All
How your people engage with your learning programmes can impact the outcome. Learning technology is a guaranteed way to boost learner engagement. Primarily, it makes it more fun! However you implement it, it’s going to be a step up from a simple lecture.
On top of this, it promotes collaboration, which is much more engaging for participants. This is particularly true of virtual learning. Feedback we hear frequently is that learners really enjoy having the opportunity to collaborate with people outside their usual teams. Working in this way forms stronger bonds and promotes the sharing of information.
The individual nature of many learning technology platforms, such as coaching apps, also improves engagement. Learners can tailor their experience to their preference and needs. This could be anything from learning needs to lifestyle, like being a parent for example. This level of flexibility and personalisation means participants are more likely to engage, improving your outcomes.
Alchemist’s Learning Technology Solutions
Our digital suite involves an array of solutions that serve different needs. They range from feedback tools to comprehensive apps that track a learner’s journey.
Learning Experience Platform
A scalable, SCORM-compliant platform with secure storage that provides learners with an enriched experience.
Alchemist Coaching
An app that provides learners with flexible and personalised coaching with progress reports that are easy to understand.
Learning Journey App
A learning management system (LMS) that provides all-round digital support to learners and managers.
Alchemist 360
Comprehensive and customisable, this feedback tool allows you to get an extensive understanding of your team’s learning needs.
Alchemist Skillschecker
An interactive tool that provides in-depth skills analysis with perceptive reporting.
Contact Us
Learning technology is an important part of learning and development already, and this will only increase in the future. To learn more about any of our digital learning solutions or to find out how they seamlessly integrate with your business, get in touch with us: