To make e-learning a success, Wolohojian knows that employees and managers must go into the training with an open mind. Using the Web, with its interactivity and ability to be custom-designed for specific applications, requires a culture change. Web-based training is more focused on the individual than traditional forms of training. It allows employees to test their skills and continually track improvement as they move through a program. Programs can be tailored to an individual s preferred mode of learning.
More visual learners can log on to graphic-intensive courses, for example.
Employees with an Internet connection can access Web-based programs at any time and from nearly any place. With the Web, training is profiled for me, says Blanton, agreeing that a culture change is needed. Digital Divide A culture change is not the only barrier to broad adoption of e-training. Before charging ahead with a governmentwide online initiative, several other hurdles must be jumped. For starters, the President s task force has discovered a need for a one-stop shop for federal training technology.