Group Feedback from Exercise

The group were asked to think about using the following online resources.

The 4 formats were divided between the groups.
They were asked to consider how they could use:
- Their company website
- Discussion Forum
- Blog
- Wiki

Having been provided with definition and examples of all the above and the group confirming that they understood groups were asked to consider each format and come up with some ideas on:

• Uses for the Trainer
• Advantages for the Learner
• Benefits for the organisation

Consider ease of use, access, skills required and type of content you could publish

Results from the Post It exercise by format.

All Information below was from the delegates:

Company Website
Uses for a trainer
Trusted information source
Factual information
Free
Quotes

Benefits for a Learner
Ease of use
Easy access, free
Reliable information
Can do in own time
Wide range

Benefits to the Organisation
Cheap
Reliable
Flexible



Discussion Forum
Uses for a trainer
Get ideas
Problem solving
Knowledge sharing
Specific searches

Benefits for a Learner
Share information, problems, solutions
Get ideas
Ask questions
Subject specific

Benefits to the Organisation
Cheap
Flexible
Subject specific


Blog
Uses for a trainer
(NONE)

Issues
Some technical knowledge required
Veracity of information
Copyright
Confidentiality DPA


Benefits for a Learner
Flexibility
Language Informal/ vernacular
Ownership buy in

Benefits to the Organisation
(NONE)

Wiki
Uses for a trainer
Time and effort saving
Veracity of info

Benefits for a Learner
Acessibility
Suits some learning styles
Is the information correct?
Interest
Reading on screen

Benefits to the Organisation
(NONE)