E-Learning: Case Airbus Defence and Space Oy

Abstract

Airbus Defence and Space Oy aims to have security practice training for all company employees and subcontractors who work in the company premises. Previously the use of classroom learning did not reach the goals set for security practices on account of short term employees.

These challenges have been thought to be addressed by converting the classroom events into an online E-learning form. The aim of the thesis is effectiveness, seeing a clear increase in attendance figures and find a solution to train a new employee as early as possible to the safety culture of the company. Effectiveness is addressed by having the employee as interactive with the material as possible. Questions which restrict forward navigation are included in the learning material so the learner will have to think about the answers and read carefully. In addition to the software settings, surveys and comparisons are used to map a strategy to achieve these goals.

The software which is to be used is ILIAS E-learning software which is considered in a SWOT analysis of the thesis. E-learning has a lot of potential for various kinds of learning which is why an analysis of different learning types and how to address them is done using the VARK model.

Data is received through the ILIAS software and employees answer two different surveys, one on the old method in the auditorium and one on the new E-learning method. Comparisons on interest and effectiveness are made and feedback has been received.

The thesis is completed within the guidelines set in the beginning; these guidelines made it possible to reach the set goals.