E-learning is often ridiculed in many companies. Perhaps this is due to poor communication, boring content or the fact that it is perceived as irrelevant. Sometimes it looks like a compulsory exercise with no real added value. But is that really all e-learning has to offer? Imagine a world in which well-designed, engaging and relevant e-learning has the power to make an impact. At a time when technological innovation and social upheaval are shaping our everyday lives, e-learning could be more than just another to-do to tick off. But can it really change the world?

Companies are more than just economic entities; they are also social players. Topics such as diversity, sustainability and mental health are now essential for a modern corporate culture. It is not about companies adorning themselves with these topics, but about providing real impetus that triggers sustainable change. Otherwise, the issue will come back like a boomerang. A spark can ignite a larger flame that sheds light on previously unnoticed areas and thus brings about real change.

The success of e-learning depends heavily on the context in which the content is consumed. A corporate culture that values the topics conveyed and is open to change can have a significant impact on the success of e-learning. Such a culture not only supports the absorption of knowledge, but also promotes the willingness to apply and pass on this knowledge.

Gabriele Horn, the long-standing director of the Berlin Biennale, was asked in an interview with Monopol magazine whether biennials can change the world. Her answer was: ‘I don't believe that biennials can change the world. But they can bring focus to urgent social issues, open up and shift perspectives, provide spaces for discourse, but also and especially stimulate further thought through visual and emotional encounters with art’.

The situation is similar with e-learning. It cannot change the world directly, but it can focus on important social issues, broaden perspectives and stimulate discussion. The employees of today are the managers of tomorrow. By confronting them with relevant issues today, we are laying the foundations for the decisions they will make in the future.

Another decisive factor is repetition. Anyone who has ever completed a first aid course knows how quickly this knowledge can fade. Regularly refreshing and consolidating knowledge ensures that important information is remembered and can be called up if necessary. In a preventative context, repetition is therefore essential. Responding correctly in an emergency - even if it doesn't change the whole world, it can change the world of the individual.

E-learning alone cannot change the world, any more than a biennale can. But through the creation of awareness, the power of repetition and emotional acceptance, e-learning can make a significant contribution. It can ignite the spark of change that leads to greater change. Like art that touches people and makes them think, e-learning, when emotionally touched and accepted, can make a significant difference and pave the way for a better future.

E-learning is therefore more than just a tool to impart knowledge; it is a means to open minds, encourage discussion and ultimately ignite the spark for sustainable change.

Source: https://www.monopol-magazin.de/koennen-biennalen-die-welt-veraendern-gabriele-horn