E-Learning Trends 2005

 

In October 2001, Learning Circuits published its first ever e-learning survey. This year Learning Circuits asked readers some of the same questions to gage the impact that technology developments have had on e-learning efforts. In addition, we added questions to get a clearer picture of how e-learning is evolving. Here’s what respondents had to say.

 

How does your company use e-learning? (Select all that apply)

 Q1

 

Please describe the types of learners using e-learning applications.

 

Q2

 

Select the types of e-learning tools, functionality, and infrastructure your organization currently uses.

  

Q3

 

What e-learning support services does your organization provide in-house? (Select all that apply)

 

Q4

 

 

Size of entire training budget for company for 2005 (in dollars):

 

Q5

 

 

In 2005, what percentage of your training budget was used for e-learning or blended learning programs?

Q6

 

What concerns does your organization have about using e-learning?

 

Q7

 

 

What is the primary focus of your day-to-day work?

 

Instructor

8.50%

Instructional design

24.80%

Curriculum development

11.10%

Graphic/multimedia design

1.70%

Interface design

0.90%

LMS/LCMS integration

2.60%

Department/program manager

20.50%

Online facilitator/instructor

2.60%

Research

2.60%

Subject matter expert

0.90%

IT

1.70%

Web development

0.90%

Line of business/frontline manager

5.1

Other

16.20%

 

 

 

 

In what industry is your organization primarily functioning?

 

Aerospace

2.7%

Commercial training (classroom or online)

.9%

Computer hardware

.9%

Computer software

6.2%

Consulting

4.4%

Custom instructional development

2.7%

Energy & petroleum

1.8%

Federal government

3.5%

Finance & investment management

9.7%

Healthcare

8.8%

Higher education (Universities, Colleges & Tech Schools)

8%

Hospitality/food service

3.5%

Insurance

5.3%

K-12 Education

.9%

Manufacturing

3.5%

Military

3.5%

Non-Profit

1.8%

Pharmaceuticals and biosciences

2.7%

Publishing/advertising/media

.9%

Retail

1.8%

State/local government

6.2%

Telecommunications

4.4%

Transportation

5.3%

Utilities

8.8%

 

 

Results to the survey are based on 133 responses.  

 

Published: December 2005

For more, go to

2004 E-Learning Trends

2003 E-Learing Trends


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