文档介绍：9
Lecture
E-learning and Use of Technology in Training
1
Introduction
Technology is having a major impact on the delivery of training programs.
Technology is changing learning and training in corporate settings, grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities.
2
E-learning projected market share
3
Technologies’ Influence on Training and Learning
New technologies have made it possible to:
Reduce the costs associated with delivering training
Increase the effectiveness of the learning environment
Help training contribute to business goals
New technologies include:
Multimedia
Distance learning
Expert systems
Training software applications
4
Technology has made several benefits possible:
Employees can gain control over when and where they receive training.
Employees can access knowledge and expert systems on an as-needed basis.
Employees can choose the type of media (print, sound, video) they want to use in a training program.
5
Technology has made several benefits possible: (continued)
Course enrollment, testing, and training records can be handled electronically, reducing the paperwork and time needed for administrative activities.
Employees’ plishments in training in progress can be monitored.
6
Drawbacks puter-based training
Dropout rates in distance learning is much higher than in classroom training
Self-paced learning can lead to participants skipping through or dropping out of courses
Little human interaction
Dull content can lead to boredom
7
Technology allows digital collaboration to occur:
Digital collaboration refers to the use of technology to enhance and extend employees’ abilities to work together regardless of their geographic proximity.
Digital collaboration includes:
Electronic messaging systems
Electronic meeting systems
munities of learning
8
Digital Collaboration (continued)
Digital collaboration can be:
Synchronous – trainers, experts, and learners interacting with each other live and in real time; just like face-to-fa