When searching for an LMS to host your online courses, your focus naturally leans towards the platform’s interface, analytics capabilities, and maybe gamification elements. These are important, but have you ever considered the power of a well-stocked Course Library? Course libraries are often a key feature that is overlooked on LMSs.
What is a course library?
An eLearning course library collects digital courses and learning resources made available to users through an LMS. Typically, an eLearning course library provides users access to a wide range of courses they can choose from based on their interests or learning needs.
What a library can do for you
A library for your eLearning course allows for increased customization. You can tailor the content to match the specific needs of your learners, ensuring that the information is always relevant and engaging. This also allows you to better track your learners’ progress, identifying areas where they may be struggling and offering additional resources to help them overcome these obstacles.
Furthermore, a well-organized library makes it easy for learners to access the content they need whenever they need it. Learners can identify weaknesses and search for relevant courses or resources to improve their knowledge. This empowers them to take control of their learning and development, promoting a sense of ownership and motivation. Having a library for your eLearning course also fosters a culture of continuous learning. When learners have access to a wealth of information and resources, they are more likely to engage with the content and seek new opportunities for growth and development.
Digitec Interactive (now Apti) recently received a Brandon-Hall gold award for implementing a course library for NYU’s Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education (PINE). We created a launchpad in this library that directed learners to applicable and relevant resources. These various resources featured in the larger macro-courses we helped them develop. In this specific use case, the library functioned as a depository with helpful links and documents, and that accomplished precisely what the task required. What this means for you is that your library doesn’t have to follow a specific formula. It doesn’t need to include every course, and it doesn’t need to include every single topic. Come back to your objectives and identify the most critical concepts you want your learners to digest. With that as your focus, you’ll have a much easier time creating the library you need.
Conclusion
Creating a library for your eLearning course is a smart move for any organization. You can promote employee development and success by providing just-in-time learning and customized content, tracking performance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. By cataloguing your content this way, you help your learners stay updated with their training and maintain high knowledge and performance levels. So, build that library – your learners will thank you for it!
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