Part 2: eLearning Savvy for Baby Boomers

If you are part of the Baby Boom generation, you’ve seen first hand just how rapidly the world is changing. Education and the workplace have seen some of the most drastic changes, thanks to technology allowing us access to information from anywhere in the world, at any time. There’s no denying that this fast paced environment has its perks. With just a few clicks of the mouse, you can find the resources you need to train for your job, interface with clients, and share documents. Training seminars no longer require you to leave the office, thanks to eLearning applications and video conferencing.

As amazing and helpful as a constant influx of information and technology can be, it can also be a little overwhelming. Simply put, new structures and ways of organizing time, information, and communication take some adjusting to. At times, it can even feel isolating to be continually connected, and yet have less face-to-face time than when the same team would work together at a company for years.

Fortunately, there are ways to make the adjustment from offline to online easier, and make the transition smoother. Identify a few employees at your company who are especially computer savvy who can answer questions and help coach around technology and the “e” aspect of eLearning.

Sometimes the best way to learn something new is just to try it. Spend time getting familiar with new websites, software, communication applications, and updated versions of your favorite programs. Find reliable resources that you can go to when questions arise. eLearning isn’t just a training curriculum set up by your company—you can learn a lot from online communities. www.Youtube.com has a lot of content beyond business, but is also a good place to look for video walkthroughs.

It might seem daunting to close the gap between using technology and truly understanding it. By taking little steps like those outlined here, you will get there. Technology and eLearning are simply great new ways for us to come together and gain new inspiration! By connecting with those around you, you too will be a part of a great new culture of learning!