In unit 2 activity 1, we were tasked to write a critical academic reflection blog update regarding the issues that have been investigated in the learning events and delivery of technology. In my team’s learning event, I have learned that assumptions made about the learning (e.g., a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)) might not always be applicable. The experience was unsatisfactory and different from what was perceived.
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Open Educational Resources (OER): A training development tool or something less?
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The Learning and Development team in my organization assembled virtual learning resources to provide continuous learning opportunities for supporting employees’ personal and career development journey. The organization has an extensive list of online courses to help employees work on a range of competencies such as conflict resolution, strategic thinking, leadership, collaboration, and more. Employees can also obtain development opportunities at their own pace via a self-served eLearning program called Bookboon. This platform includes more than 2000 short or bite-sized eBooks and audio titles under 13 different categories such as digitalization and IT, communication and presentation, and Microsoft office programs. Although the organization offers a wide array of learning options, many employees are not aware of their existence. Pontefract (2018) argued even if the employees come across a learning option, they are too busy to consume the learning and then apply it to their role. He also claimed that only about a third of the organization is engaged and willing to excel in their role. As a leader who provides training in my department, I am interested in exploring the irony of colleagues who complained about the lack of learning opportunities but also refrained from using the available learning resources because of a variety of reasons ranging from time constraint or other unspecified factors.
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