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Hello. My name is Paul Silli and this work was designed for the Policies & Planning for eLearning Programs graduate class taken at the University of Colorado.

collaboration[1]Area of Study

Partners and collaborators use eLearning to get everyone on the same page faster. As conglomerates make themselves into smaller, more focused companies, the connections between these operating units determine the success or failure of projects and products. Strong eLearning courses allow team members at collaborating companies to understand shared objectives and teach new skills to employees which improves productivity and communications. Workers can quickly learn about the inner-technologies and techniques through eLearning programs. As a result, outsourced call centers and repair facilities working with products, can serve customers transparently, while parts manufacturers and repair facilities can respond to end user demands with dramatic turnaround time. Basically, eLearning makes training employees more efficient thereby improving profits and enhancing company relations within its industry.

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Research Overview

A trend I found interesting to track is with large companies that use eLearning as a collaborative, profit enhancing partnership. There are many corporations in America and the world that have full-time IT Departments that use eLearning — which moves beyond teaching through online courses at the K12 or higher institution levels. Companies use eLearning to improve productivity and communication among its in-house employees and assist in managing worker efficiency. The end goal is to increase profits by providing internal, industry skill development.

Companies Reviewed

  • Proctor & Gamble
  • GM
  • NEC America
  • eHealth