TECHNOLOGY-BASED TRAINING
Objectives
To study the environmental factors pushing companies to adopt technology-based training.
To study the different technology-based training. applications available in the marketplace.
Costs and benefits of technology-based training.
Factors that influence technology-based training.
Guidelines on the effective use of technology to deliver training and meeting human capital development needs.
What is Technology-based Training?
Computer-based learning.
Individualized interaction through electronic devices to access, transmit or receive information, guidance or support.
Multi-media options with hardware and software requirement.
Also known as…….
Web-Based Training,
Interactive Training,
Online Tutorials,
Electronic Learning,
Computer-Based Learning
Media-Based Training.
TBT v/s classroom training
Cost: refers to the cost of doing training.*
Instruction: refers to how the instruction is accomplished.*
Administration: refers to those tasks related to managing the instruction.* The scheduling of training, making training accessible, tracking student progress and the posting of successes or deficiencies all fall into this category.*
Five Steps to Successful Implementation of Technology Based Training
Identify the Criteria For Success.
Develop a Communications Plan.
Establish an Implementation Plan.
Foster Commitment to Learning .
Measure Results and Act on Them.
Environmental Factors Influencing Technology-Based Training
Globalization
Economic pressures
Work/Life Issues
Technological Advances
Recent advances in computing power and connectivity
Greater bandwidth increases the multimedia capabilities of technology-based training
Today’s high-end technologies can increasingly approximate conventional, instructor-led classroom training
Media that support these advanced technologies have become more cost-efficient, reliable, and accessible
Training Technologies
CD-ROM, DVD, and Interactive Video systems
Web-based training
Electronic performance support systems (EPSS) and intelligent tutoring systems
Distributed interactive simulation (DIS), game-based training environments, and distributed mission training
(DMT)
Benefits of Training Technology
Cost Reduction.
Less time needed to train.*
Higher student achievement/job proficiency.*
Higher content retention.*
More consistency in delivery of content.*
More student/course satisfaction and motivation.*
Costs and Challenges of Training Technology
Learner Choices
Social Environment and Collaboration
LEARNER CHOICES
Trainees exit training prior to achieving mastery of the subject
Trainees continue too long and become inefficient
Unwillingness to participate in online courses
Social Environment and Collaboration
Minimal interactivity and communication capabilities
Does not provide employees with opportunities to socialize and network with their colleagues
Factors Affecting Effectiveness
Training content
Trainee characteristics
TRAINING CONTENT
Content may repeat classroom information (not effective)
Content may be heavily cognitive ignoring other types of training
Content may be a mix of classroom and technology (more flexible)
TRAINEE CHARACTERISTICS
Cognitive ability
Goal orientation of the trainee
Prior achievement and knowledge
Conscientiousness
Openness to new experiences
Guidelines
Leverage the Unique Instructional Capabilities of Technology
Adopt a Learner-Centered Perspective
Create a Supportive Learning Environment
Technology-based training offers the potential to revolutionize training effectiveness.
Companies that realize this potential will be better positioned to leverage their human capital for sustained
competitive advantage.