Automation: doing more with less

Online learning and development is gaining momentum. Digitalization means we can't escape it. And when you have finally implemented it in your organization, it can be a challenge to keep track of online learners. What are they actually doing? Can you digitally respond proactively to their learning experiences? And how do you keep them motivated? With Automation, you not only gain more insight, but you keep time and improve online learning experiences.

Losing sight because people are learning online? Precisely not. With a Learning Record Store (LRS), you can easily see what, when and in what context your learners are learning. The challenge lies in the following: how do you keep your online learners motivated, and how do you make sure they get the exact learning experiences that make their hearts beat faster?

Actionable insight

Actionable insight is the key here. In other words, actionable insight. How do you ensure that you convert the insights gained through Learning Analytics (learning data and its analysis) into actionable insight? As an organization, facilitator, moderator of an online learning journey, how do you help your learners move forward? How do you make learning fun? How do you make it fit the individual learner? In short: how do you make online learning personalized, effective for both learner and organization, and attractive?

In a physical learning situation, the trainer, teacher or expert plays an important role. They act in the moment, see what the group or an individual needs and then support where needed. But in a digital context, you have to look for other solutions. Sometimes you have hundreds or even thousands of online learners. Then you simply don't have the time, people and capacity to see who can start at what level. Fortunately, Automation offers a solution to that.

Automation links decisiveness to online learning data

Automation is part of our Learning Suite. Automation allows you to configure "workflows" based on data, in an approachable way. And that takes work off your hands. You can do more with less. For example, by:

1. Automate registration on learning experiences
   Suppose your employee logs in to the learning environment. Then you can set up via Automation that certain content is already ready, without having to do it manually. You can also automatically send an email, for example, when a new (version of) an online course/training is available.
2. Reminders to send when (failing) to behave
   Nudging. That way you no longer have to keep reminding your employees to take the course yourself, Automation does it for you.
3. Personalize learning paths and experiences.
   Based on learning data and previous results, Automation makes appropriate recommendations for new learning paths and experiences that fit the learner precisely.
4. Compliancy Monitoring
   In various industries (including banking, insurance, law and healthcare), it is necessary to keep your knowledge up to date. Using Automation, you can monitor whether your employees are taking the right courses on time and earning the required "points" or diplomas. Saves time, people and capacity.

Once you start using Automation, the consequences are undeniable. It's a matter of setting up your work or development processes once properly, and then letting the tool do its work. This allows you to better tailor your learning environments and create a range of opportunities for personalized learning that wouldn't otherwise be possible on this scale. Bonus: you save time for what you actually want to be doing: getting employees to develop to their fullest potential.

Curious about the possibilities with Automation?

If so, please contact our Learning Analytics Expert Max Mertens.