46 8.2 Positionality Statement
I am presenting this chapter about engaging with eLearning in the workplace through the lens of an elder millennial. The tint on my lens also includes being a white, multigenerational Canadian female. I have extensive experience in the automotive industry. Beginning as a production employee who was required to complete eLearning, I transitioned into a position where I developed and delivered training content. I am now responsible for overseeing the corporate and legal compliance of those required to complete training (including eLearning). I have lived the demands of shift work and understand a just-in-time production environment.
Being born “before the internet” provides the advantage of learning alongside the development of digital technology. I can appreciate the apprehension of using computer-based applications for daily tasks. However, I am not opposed to inviting Google into a disagreement. When technology is used in the workplace for tasks such as eLearning, the audience may have significant variation in age, skill level, experience and exposure. Straddling the pre and post cell phone era helps me connect with a wide range of perspectives.