Transforming the way we learn and access information, eLearning has opened the doors of education. No longer is learning confined to the classroom or limited to a certain schedule. eLearning has made it easier than ever to continue education beyond the traditional cap and gown graduation and has made life-long learning a possibility like never before. Almost any topic imaginable can be accessed anytime, anywhere with the click of a mouse.  This new learning environment provides everyone with the opportunity to sharpen skill sets, advance personal and business interests, stay current in their career field, and make new discoveries each day.

Even though eLearning has broken down many of the barriers around education, the playing field isn’t quite level yet. Your comfort level, or lack thereof, with technology and with self-directed, flexible education might be due to that wonderful thing called the generation gap. In order to maximize eLearning in the workplace and beyond, it’s important to understand that different generations have different needs. In the upcoming posts, we will look at the unique perspectives associated with the various generations and provide some practical advice for succeeding in an eLearning environment.