As technology continues to transform our lives, eLearning emerges as a beacon of continuous growth and empowerment. In this collection, you’ll find insights and inspirations from leading experts who have shaped the landscape of digital education. Whether you’re an educator, learner, or simply curious about the future of learning, these quotes offer a glimpse into the constantly evolving world of eLearning.
“I see microlearning as being an approach to almost every part of continuous learning.” —Shivani Dhir, Assistant Dean of Digital Learning at NYU Tandon School of Engineering1
“The most important principle for designing lively eLearning is to see eLearning design not as information design but as designing an experience.” —Cathy Moore, Creator of the Action Mapping Design Method2
“The students of the future will demand that learning support that is appropriate for their situation or context. Nothing more, nothing less. And they want it at the moment the need arises. Not sooner, not later. Mobile devices will be a key technology for providing that learning support.” —Dr. Marcus Specht, Director, Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Center for Education and Learning3
“For example, you can create recaps, follow-ups, and share examples to make knowledge stick. Because without this reinforcement, people can forget almost 100 percent of what they learned after 10 days.” —Kate Udalova, Cofounder and Chief Product Officer, 7Taps1
“Online learning is not the next big thing, it is the now big thing.” —Donna J. Abernathy, Former Editor, Training & Development Magazine4
“When it comes to the design of effective learning experiences, one provocative question is worth a hundred proclamations.” —Bernard Bull, President, Concordia University5
“Adult learners want learning to be specific to their job, quick and have merit, and using an online platform allows users to learn at their own pace and use it when needed. It is a win for all.” —Dr. Sharon Jones, Founder of Dottie Rose Foundation.6
“To unlock the true potential of eLearning to train successful employees, it needs to be people-centered. It has to be rooted in the day-to-day lives of people within an organization who are learning and growing as individuals while also supporting them and making them feel valued.” —Simon Greany, Chief Learning Officer and Cofounder, Elucidat7
“Think about what your learners need to do with that information after the course is finished and design around that.” —Matthew Guyan, Learning Experience Designer, The Macquarie Group5
“If learners think it looks bad, you may have lost a good percentage of the battle in getting them to pay attention.” —Patti Shank, PhD, Founder, Learning Peaks, LLC5
“The biggest benefit of eLearning is the utter lack of pressure. Because you get to set your own schedule and study only when you have time, eLearning makes learning not something you have to get over with, but something you look forward to! From experience, you learn more when you enjoy the process.” —Mark Hayes, Head of Growth Marketing, TASK Group8
“Learning and Development teams are in the business of changing lives! eLearning allows you to do that in a scalable and measurable way.” —Erick Prospero, Chief Ninja, Ninja Tropic12
“When it comes to eLearning, content means everything. If eLearning content is not masterfully designed, all the rest will just go down the drain.” —Christopher Pappas, Founder, eLearning Industry5
“eLearning shouldn’t be a casual joy ride on a Sunday afternoon with the cruise control engaged. The sole purpose of eLearning is to teach.” —Christopher Palm, Program Manager of Learning Design and Operations, CBRE5
“You can’t teach people everything they need to know. The best you can do is position them where they can find what they need to know when they need to know it,” —Seymour Papert, Founding Faculty Member, MIT Media Lab10
“Companies are beginning to take a page from the advertiser’s playbook as they look to create a training program focused on repeating key lessons at regular intervals. This method helps facilitate the learning process for employees, pushing them further away from the forgetting curve and sending them more quickly along the learning curve.” —Thomson Reuters11
It’s clear that the future of education is bright, interactive, and deeply personal. The voices of these thought leaders remind us that eLearning is not just a tool but a transformative experience, capable of shaping minds and careers. Embrace the principles shared by these experts and let them guide your own eLearning journey. The possibilities are endless, the potential is boundless, and the power to learn is at your fingertips. Happy learning!
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Resources
1Horowitz, Brian T. “5 Ways to Use Microlearning as Part of Tech Training.” 3/10/23. Accessed 7/19/24. https://www.dice.com/career-advice/5-ways-to-use-microlearning-as-part-of-tech-training
2Pappas, Christopher. “10 Inspirational Quotes for Instructional Designers.” 10/20/18. Accessed 7/19/24. https://elearningindustry.com/inspirational-quotes-instructional-designers
3“Mobile Cell Phones: Key To Learning Of The Future?” Science Daily. 9/8/09. Accessed 7/19/24. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090907142508.htm
4Singh, Tanya. “What Is eLearning And How Is It Important For Our Education System?” eLearning Industry. 5/2/20. Accessed 7/19/24. https://elearningindustry.com/what-is-elearning-how-important-for-education-system
5Pappas, Christopher. “23 Inspirational eLearning Quotes For eLearning Professionals.” eLearning Industry. 4/25/14. Accessed 7/19/24. https://elearningindustry.com/inspirational-elearning-quotes-for-elearning-professionals
6Hurley, Liz. “60 Best eLearning Quotes.” Accessed 7/19/24. https://learnopoly.com/best-elearning-quotes/
7Eduardo, Carlos. “45+ Motivating eLearning Quotes That Students Must Know.” ScoreBeyond. 12/31/23. Accessed 7/19/24. https://scorebeyond.com/online-education-quotes/
8Apostolopoulos, Ari. “28 eLearning quotes from eLearning experts, implementers, and gurus.” 9/3/20. Accessed 7/19/24. https://www.talentlms.com/blog/13-best-elearning-quotes/
9Peerless LMS. “10 Inspirational ELearning Quotes For ELearning Experts.” 4/4/19. Accessed 7/19/24. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-inspirational-elearning-quotes-experts-peerless-lms/
10“Seymour Papert.” AZQuotes. Accessed 7/19/24. https://www.azquotes.com/quote/790450
11“Avoiding the knowledge gap with microlearning: The importance of relevant & repetitive compliance training.” Thomson Reuters. Accessed 7/19/24. https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/insights/white-papers/avoiding-the-knowledge-gap-with-microlearning
12“32 eLearning Quotes that Define Where Workplace Learning is Headed.” PlayAblo. Accessed 7/19/24. https://www.playablo.com/CorporateLearning/Blog/quotes-about-elearning-at-workplace/
