Presentation Skills eLearning

Dumfries and Galloway College’s commercial courses department is at the forefront of offering online delivery to commercial businesses seeking professional learning opportunities to upskill their workforce. In my role within the College, I focused on enhancing the proficiency of our course design and learning content to improve the quality of digital delivery and enhance digital skills for the region’s workforce.

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About the process

The initiative commenced with a thorough needs analysis conducted through surveys to pinpoint skill gaps and discern preferences for digital learning modalities. The insights gleaned informed the development of tailored content that catered to diverse learning styles and directly addressed identified digital skill deficiencies.

The learning experience was delivered entirely remotely. Learners accessed a series of short online modules focused on digital skills. These modules were designed to be accessible and engaging, allowing learners to acquire knowledge at their own pace and convenience.

Integral to the learning experience was the practical application of newfound digital skills by creating a digital ePortfolio. Participants were tasked with assembling an online showcase of their enhanced capabilities, providing tangible evidence of their learning achievements and mastery of digital tools and techniques.

The digital learning initiative’s design, development, and evaluation adhered to the structured ADDIE framework. This methodical approach ensured that learning objectives were clearly delineated, content was thoughtfully curated, and delivery methods resonated with the learners’ preferences and needs. Evaluation measures were implemented to assess individual and course efficiency improvements in success and attainment, and feedback on content and delivery methods was collected to inform continuous improvement efforts.

The overarching aim of this endeavour was to deliver high-quality learning experiences that harmonised with Dumfries and Galloway College’s organisational objectives. By enhancing digital skills and offering professional learning opportunities to commercial businesses, the commercial courses department aimed to contribute to upskilling the region’s workforce and supporting economic growth and development.

The implementation of online learning initiatives by Dumfries and Galloway College’s commercial courses department has successfully enhanced digital skills and provided professional learning opportunities to businesses in the region. Through a needs-driven approach, tailored content development, and adherence to the ADDIE framework, the department has achieved its goal of delivering high-quality learning experiences that align with organizational goals. This case study serves as evidence of the effectiveness of online learning in upskilling the workforce and supporting economic development.