Top ten e-learning myths

John V. Moran, president of GPe Learning Technologies, based in Columbia, M aryland, recently talked with Haidee Allerton, editor of Training & Develop ment. In that conversation, Moran shared what he and his company have learn ed about e-learning. The major lesson: "It's worth it, it's doable, but don 't expect a walk in the park." Moran's top 10 myths, encapsulated: 10. There is substantial knowledge and much expertise in the e-learning fie ld. 9. Web-enabled learning management systems are easy to integrate. 8. Loads of Web-enabled content exists, and it works on all LMS platforms. 7. Your IS department is happy and supportive of your plan to deploy e-lear ning. 6. Your IS department welcomes the use of desktop plug-ins. 5. Most of your employees know what a mouse is. 4. Most adults enjoy looking at an hourglass, waiting for downloads of mean ingless video clips. 3. Employees love to learn on their own time. 2. Adults like learning on a computer, particularly when their navigation s kills are challenged. 1. E-learning is "click and easy." Moran elaborates on each myth, citing facts and figures.