I need some help in finding current research on web based training as it relates to compression. In short, what does an hour of ILT compress to when put in a WBT format.

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Thanks

These two sources seem to indicate a savings of 30-60%
http://www.namahn.com/resources/documents/note-e-learning.pdf
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/jun2005/walliker.htm

I have personally found elearning to be from 20-30% faster to 20-30% slower depending on the content and the goals. If there are, for example, computer-related activities involved, accessing assistance may be slower remotely than with ILT. Even with "on-call" phone or web based techs this can slow down a class significantly.

I have also found that while the seat time may be less with some forms of elearning, time from start to finish may be significantly longer (e.g. a four day ILT course might take eight days as elearning).

There are many other benefits to elearning that may make this effeciency issue less significant for some organizations.

Thanks John,

I will look into these sources. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Have a good one.