How long are typical e-learning modules?
About a year ago, while reviewing a web-based learning module a vendor was pitching to me, I was struck by a particular question. It occurred to me that an informal study was in order. I’ve been around e-learning for some time now, developing e-learning strategies and managing the development of distance learning modules for the better part of seven years, but for some reason, the idea of examining this issue didn’t present itself to me until that moment. The study I conducted was, technically, more of a review – an examination of the length or seat-time of various off-the-shelf, readily available, e-learning programs. Why this sudden inspiration to evaluate the length of e-learning programs? The module I had been reviewing when I had this epiphany was focused on the human cardiovascular system. Generally, I love this type of content (I work in a healthcare-related field), yet I found myself yawning and becoming bored. A quick glance at my watch and I realized that I had been “learning
