Educators understood the potential of digital learning as soon as the first software appeared in 1977. Originally, the El-learning concerned mainly academic institutions as well as public organizations such as the CNED. Over time, businesses, individuals as well as self-employed individuals have come to follow the trend. Thanks to the creativity of designers as well as to the various innovations that are appearing on this market, e-learning has been able to adapt to the needs of all. This form of learning has a future.
The success story of e-learning
Since its appearance, e-learning has always been able to meet the expectations of professionals, businesses and academic institutions. Its success is due in particular to its great ability to adapt.. As the number of people using smartphones has grown, the more viable it has become. All over the world, e-learning is a real success. With the development of teleworking, professionals and businesses have realized to what extent education has been transformed. For years, they have been working to make learning more varied, but also more effective and accessible. It can be said that the latter has even standardized. Currently, e-learning modules are responsive and this is a great asset for businesses, regardless of their sector of activity. The variety of its supports is also an advantage. Trainers have at their disposal a wide variety of tools and techniques that allow sharing knowledge and know-how more easily. Quizzes, videos, tutorials...all means are used to make the modules interactive. Some trainers even offer fast-learning, serious games or software simulations to make distance courses that are both immersive and effective. The latter is aimed at everyone without distinction of generations or social categories.
The flexibility of e-learning, a major advantage
The future of e-learning is also based on the various advantages it offers. By being highly accessible, this form of learning promotes the expansion of the knowledge of a large number of people, professionals or academics on a specific subject. Even if some courses are both technical and advanced, distance learning is still possible. E-learning is also An opportunity for interns which can be formed at any time, depending on their availability. This great ability to adapt is among its assets and is undoubtedly at the origin of its great success with Internet users and mobile users. In addition, being particularly flexible, e-learning is an advantage for companies. They can organize their schedule according to the availability of their employees who take distance courses. If previously production could be disrupted by face-to-face training, e-learning has changed the situation. In addition to this great accessibility, each trainer must provide quality courses so that learning is excellent. In addition to the commercial aspect of e-learning, its effectiveness is also a key word in making it indispensable. As such, trainers are required to follow up and to conduct evaluations to assess the effectiveness of their module.
Technology at the service of e-learning
Thanks to the advance of technology, e-learning will evolve further. This learning method thus promises to continue and be more accessible.. The Microlearning, for example, can shape the future of e-learning. It is a process that focuses on the creation of activities dedicated to learning through micro-steps on digital media. Microlearning differs from traditional e-learning in particular by the use of “push” technology. The latter considerably reduces learners' cognitive load. Their didactic creations are thus boosted by the large number of micro-learning tools made available to them. The calendar also adapts to everyone's pace. This creates a paradigm shift and prevents the separation of learning sessions. Furthermore, thanks to new technologies, learners can benefit from personalized online training. The curriculum and the environments have been specially designed to meet their needs. Finally, the Mobile Learning, which makes distance courses accessible via the smartphone, is also at the origin of the popularization of e-learning. Thanks to this ingenious idea, a greater number of employees, students and individuals were able to take distance courses. Its practicality therefore remains an undeniable asset. This encourages employees to take an interest in the training offered by their company. It paves the way for career development. Mobile Learning has also facilitated the integration of micro-learning into learners' daily lives. This aspect is favorable for the activities and development of the company.
Towards machine learning?
Machine learning may be part of the distant future of e-learning. Although many still consider it utopian, it may lead to a concrete result. It refers to Machine Learning where artificial intelligence allows robots and automatons to learn automatically. These machines can store a lot of data and apply them in their field of intervention, which remains very varied. Moreover, the various tools and technologies available for e-learning enthusiasts show that This way of learning has a tendency to be automated. However, such a revolution raises innumerable ethical questions, but we are not there yet for the moment, alas? Luckily?
To conclude, e-learning has established itself in the daily lives of companies, universities and individuals over the years. It is not likely to disappear overnight since it has been able to adapt to technological developments.
