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E-learning for the world --how realistic?
1:52 PM EST 2/18/08
Online learning is picking up steam as a cost-effective, time-saving solution to training and development. Yet even in the US, I still see obstacles for some people to participate fully.
Issues include:
--bandwidth and connection speed
--having a dedicated computer for e-learning
--finding the time and getting supervisor support
When I try to imagine how library staff in other countries, especially developing countries, might take advantage of the e-learning courses available online, I start to see the hurdles mount. In another post, [url forums/thread.jspa?messageID=50195#50195 ]Mumtaz Memon[/url] talks about her experience trying to use WebJunction from Pakistan. She points out that just the terminology can be a major barrier.
All of the barriers above apply, plus some additional ones:
--access to the Internet
--how to pay for online courses
--how to address cultural differences
I'm sure there are many more. Let's talk about them. And let's see if we can come up with some solutions.
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