6 tips on how to increase uptake of e-learning

The easier it is for someone to use something the more often they will use it. Following this philosophy there are simple things you can do to improve uptake.

1. Increase ease of access:

     a. Ensure that it is easy for people to find the learning they need

     b. Standardise log on details across systems

     c. Provide visual instructions on how learners can access learning in 

         hardcopy at training stations and on the local intranet

2. Be clear where to find learning:

     a. Hold events to stimulate the learner e.g. induction for new employees

     b. Hold open training days with set schedules where trainers are 

         available to aid people with their learning.

     c. Be clear on who learners ask for help and where they can to access 

         help resources.

3. Encourage and advertise the catalogue of courses available to both

    individuals and line managers.

4. Show obvious links to how e-learning can help the individual and show 

    how this matches up with personal development. 

5. Respond to and fix issues quickly. Whether the issues are lost passwords

    or broken links the quicker they are fixed the less barriers people will

    have.

6. Proactively work to break down common misunderstandings and negative

    feelings towards technology and learning.

Successful uptake needs to be facilitated; it does not simply happen by itself. The more of the organisational structure that buy into and support e-learning the easier it is to increase exposure to staff and create positive interactions. 

It does not happen overnight but if you plan how you are going to integrate e-learning throughout the organisation, you can adapt and learn while increasing the uptake in a controlled and manageable way, while achieving long-term goals.