Learntec 2020 took place in Karlsruhe at the end of January. More than 15,000 visitors (34% more than last year!) learned, discussed and marveled at the new trends in digital learning. I was one of them.
Digital learning is the trend!
The enormous increase in visitors and exhibitors alone illustrates how topical the subject is in our society: digitalization is rapidly changing learning in both schools and companies.
Nevertheless, I am always amazed at how many trainers, consultants and coaches have resistance to digital learning technologies!
Digital transformation – but not with us!
The attitude that the traditional approach is more effective (is it really?!) is widespread.
Or is it the fear of not being able to deal with it – of not being able to learn it? In other words, fear of what we regularly ask of our participants in workshops and seminars: To be open to change, to constant learning and further development.
Regardless of whether it is fear, disinterest or skepticism towards digital learning: We have the role of supporting companies and their employees in their development. That’s why we can’t close our eyes to the trends that our customers and participants have to deal with on a daily basis!
Digital learning is not a universal key for all development needs. Neither are face-to-face seminars! A mixture of different learning methods often makes the most sense: mobile, at the desk, via video, face-to-face, reading, listening, doing, discussing, reflecting….
Whether blended learning works best, pure digital learning or face-to-face training varies from case to case. But to be able to decide this, we as trainers, consultants and coaches also need to get to grips with digital learning technologies!
