E-Learning Trends 2008
Learning Circuits and E-Learning News recently polled their readers on how they’re using e-learning in their organizations. Here’s what they had to say.
How does your company use e-learning? (check all that apply)

Please describe the types of learners using e-learning applications.

Select the types of e-learning tools, functionality, and infrastructure your organization currently uses.

What e-learning support services does your organization provide in-house? (Select all that apply)

Size of entire training budget for company for 2007 (in dollars):

In 2005, what percentage of your training budget was used for e-learning or blended learning programs?

What concerns does your organization have about using e-learning?

What is the primary focus of your day-to-day work?
|
1.2% |
IT |
|
2.5% |
Research |
|
3.7% |
Graphic/multimedia design |
|
4.9% |
LMS/LCMS integration |
|
7.4% |
Instructor |
|
8.6% |
Line of business/frontline manager |
|
14.8% |
Curriculum development |
|
21.0% |
Instructional design |
|
23.5% |
Department/program manager |
In what industry is your organization primarily functioning?
|
1.3% |
Commercial training (classroom or online) |
|
2.5% |
Computer software |
|
8.8% |
Consulting |
|
3.8% |
Custom instructional development |
|
1.3% |
Federal government |
|
8.8% |
Finance & investment management |
|
10.0% |
Healthcare |
|
5.0% |
Higher education (Universities, Colleges, and Tech Schools) |
|
2.5% |
Hospitality/food service |
|
6.3% |
Insurance |
|
11.3% |
Manufacturing |
|
2.5% |
Military |
|
6.3% |
Non-Profit |
|
2.5% |
Pharmaceuticals and biosciences |
|
1.3% |
Publishing/advertising/media |
|
2.5% |
Retail |
|
2.5% |
State/local government |
|
1.3% |
Telecommunications |
|
1.3% |
Transportation |
|
2.5% |
Utilities |
Where is your organization headquartered?
|
2.5% |
Asia |
|
11.3% |
Australia/New Zealand |
|
10.0% |
Canada |
|
7.5% |
Europe |
|
1.3% |
India |
|
1.3% |
Latin America |
|
5.0% |
United Kingdom |
|
61.3% |
United States |
Survey was conducted in November and December 2007. Results are based on 293 responses.