Developing Web-based Training
Published on 26. February 1999
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-566-08103-3 (ISBN)
Description
The ability to deliver training and learning online to an individual's desk offers flexibility for the organization as well as the employee. This text explains how trainers can use self-paced, online learning to develop, train and improve performance. The author outlines benefits and drawbacks, cost considerations and the elements that make up a programme. The text also includes a detailed discussion of what is available in the UK as well as indepth case material drawn from organizations already using the technology. Using step-by-step procedures and assuming no technical knowledge, this book aims to help with the design of web-based training strategy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 252 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-566-08103-3 (9780566081033)
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Content
Why web-based training?: the business drivers; what is the Internet?; why web-based training?; what you need for WBT. Learning implications of WBT: benefits and value of WBT/multimedia learning systems; instructional principles for adult learners; the learning methodology of good WBT. WBT in practice: the elements of WBT; types of WBT programmes and examples. What's available now?: integrated curriculum management systems; curriculum delivery sites. WBT in use: case studies from organizations using WBT - Civil Service College, Glaxo Wellcome, Thames Valley Enterprise, Derwentside College of FE. Evaluating and justifying WBT for your organization: evaluating WBT for your organization; justifying WBT for your organization; obtaining management commitment; running a full trial pilot WBT programme; WBT - the way ahead: training - the current state of play; WBT/online learning market futures; issues for WBT of the future; positioning yourself for the future; WBT - the future - the opportunity.