During this time period, training professionals should track on-the-job performance and implementation of required drivers at Level 3, as well as status of leading indicators at Level 4, to see if the initiative is moving in the right direction. If not, analysis needs to be done as to why, and adjustments made to the on-the-job activities.

Focus your post-program survey on the most important elements that you plan to aggregate and monitor over time, and from program to program.

Engagement refers to the degree to which participants are actively involved in and contributing to the learning experience.

Level 1 evaluation helps us to monitor emotional acceptance of e-learning, and it can be essential in gathering the testimonials and statistics to generate a positive buzz around e-learning.

The usefulness of the resulting information should be a key consideration when designing learning experiences.

Before asking for employee involvement, the key is to build mutual understanding and trust by showing an interest in their work needs, asking questions, listening, and ultimately using their language rather than training jargon.

Track use of various resources that might be employed for informal learning.

Set up a course discussion thread. Let learners talk about their experiences taking e-learning.

Set up a course discussion thread. Let learners talk about their experiences taking e-learning.