Public Sector organizations and government bodies
are increasingly realizing the benefits of e-learning and blended learning.
They are becoming adept at integrating these programs into traditional delivery
models. Moreover, e-learning for government has moved beyond ‘early adopters’
as data is readily available to verify the efficacy of these delivery mechanisms,
and more importantly, how they enable the transfer of learning into the
workplace.
Recognizing this strong evidence base, government organizations are successfully
employing e-learning strategies to meet organizational goals.
Our observations as to why e-learning is here to stay in the government
sector:
• Typically large, distributed
workforce – business case for use of e-learning is strong
• Achieving more with less is a common theme – strong responsibility to
deliver value for money services to the taxpayer
• Facing radical modernization and large scale change projects, for example,
the implementation of new IT systems
• Flexibility and accessibility of blended learning fits well with employees
• Communicating policy effectively, standardizing best practice, and implementing
regulatory standards
