Profile Of A Modern Learner In 2018 Infographic

The modern learner...

Is Overwhelmed And Distracted

In a typical working week, they spend...

33% in meetings
25% on emails
5% being interrupted
Has 1% set aside for learning

Is Keen On Learning

Learning is the #1 reason why people want to join organizations.

94% of employees would stay at a company if it invested in their career development.
Yet, only 15% can access learning directly relating to their job.

Wants Personalized, Timely, Quality Content

Users want content tailored to their needs... but it has to be the best

And they give just 7 seconds to decide if it's for them or not.

Learns As Needed, Anywhere, Anytime

56% at the point of need
48% evenings and weekends
41%at their desk
30% during breaks and at lunch
28% on way to or from office

Turns To Their Phones

96% Turn to their phones and search in moments of need
And check their phone 10 times an hour.

Prefers Learning To Be

93%: On the job
90%: Collaboration & knowledge sharing
76%: Google and online resources
74%: Manager support
65%: Coaching and mentoring
60%: Job aids & guides
49%: Online self-study
44%: Webinars
40%: Videos

Most Values...

78% Ease of use and navigation
79% Quality
77% Relevant and timely

Wants To Learn About...

Soft skills
Hard skills

Is Motivated To Learn

For the love of learning
To innovate more
To keep up with changes
To do Job Better
To gain new skills
To prepare for the future
To gain a pay rise

Modern learners seek timely, relevant content as they need it. They are keen to develop skills and want to be empowered to take learning into their own hands.

Yet only 1% of employees are involved in the design of their learning. And less than 20% of workplace learning is mobile-enabled.

Find out about why we believe in people-centered eLearning and how it can help you meet the needs of modern learners.

Via: https://www.elucidat.com/blog/modern-learner-profile-infographic/