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I Am Engaged!
Reviewed by Valerie L. Smith for Training Media Review

Finally, an exciting e-learning experience.

I was engaged in the learning mode from the moment I began Preventing Workplace Harassment. The modules load quickly. The program addresses various learning styles by making good use of text, graphics, voice, and streaming video. It’s highly interactive and requires continuous participation. Users must be actively engaged in the process, as they’re frequently required to learn pieces of information and respond to questions about situations that are potentially harassing.

The graphics are well chosen; I'm told they’re customizable. The program is easy to navigate. The user can take one or several modules at a time, in any order, and complete the program as time permits. He or she will receive a good overview of pertinent employment and discrimination laws through text, discussion, and navigation of workplace examples. The examples are well written and do a good job of covering sexual and other forms of harassment prohibited by law and company policy. Diverse employees are used in all examples.

The learning consistently builds upon itself as the user responds to questions during each of the sections. Whenever a question is answered, the rationale behind the correct answer is reviewed for reinforcement, and a review of incorrect answers explains why each isn’t the best response. A Quiz Show must be completed at the end to reinforce important learning points.

Recommendation: Preventing Workplace Harassment definitely isn’t a paper-and-pencil program. It held my attention and combines appropriate content with excellent instructional design. You can't just click your way to the end and sail through the final quiz without learning something. The online experience is backed up by the company’s outstanding customer service. I had a slight technical problem, but customer service quickly resolved it.