CBT - The Learning Technique of the FUTURE -
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1. Computer Based Training “The Learning Technique of the FUTURE”
Presented on : 06-04-2009 By: Gitanjali Verma Copywriter, Wisitech Info
Solutions Pvt Ltd.
2.
o Computer-Based Training is an interactive educational technique in
which the computer plays the role of a teacher or instructor for
imparting training to individuals or groups.
o Learners study at their own pace on their computer without any
boundary of time, location or duration.
What is CBT?
3. Varied uses of CBT
o Organizations use CBTs to help employees upgrade their skills.
o Educational institutes use CBTs to impart training and education to
students all over the world.
o CBTs are used by individuals for learning new things on their own.
o CBTs are used for teaching new concepts to children in an engaging
and fun manner.
4. Formal and Informal Learning
o Formal Learning (e.g. for classroom teaching).
o In-Formal Learning (e.g. for training in organizations or distance
learning).
o Non-Formal Learning( e.g. for learning how to drive a car on your
own).
5. CBT has made learning
o Interactive
o Educational
o Cost Effective
o Fun
o Interesting
o Flexible
o Feedback oriented
6. Benefits of CBT at a Glance
o Audio visual effect grab attention of the learners.
o Graphics, images and sound effects engage learners in the training
process.
o Learners can learn independently or as a part of a group.
o The audio-visual mode helps to simplify concepts and graphically
present learning steps.
o It is non-judgmental and non-threatening way of incorporating
knowledge.
7. Cost effective way of imparting training
o Costing per hour for CBT program is lesser than traditional training
methods.
o Full-time trainer is not required to teach students.
o Does not limit student strength. Any number of students can learn
together or individually.
o Allows higher trainee-to-trainer ratio.
o No expenses of maintaining a classroom
o No expenses of keeping staff
8. Ideal for Distance Learning
o The learner learns at his own pace.
o Round-the-clock (continuous) training can be imparted
o CBT can be paused and replayed by the student as many times as
he/she needs to fully understand and absorb the concepts
o Students can receive training at different locations simultaneously.
o Training can be imparted in any part of the world without the need of
traveling.
9. CBT promotes interactivity
o Allows healthy interaction between trainee and the trainer
o Encourages learners to ask queries
o Learners can also offer suggestions
10.Overview
o What is Computer-based Training?
o Will Computer-based Training work for me?
o How does it work?
o Advantages and Disadvantages
o Cornhill Insurance
o Summary
11.What Is Computer-based Training (CBT)
o Courseware
1. Specific computer software used for instructional purposes
2. CMI vs. CAI
12.Generic Vs. Authored
o Generic CBT
1. Pre-produced software focused on specific topics
o Authored CBT
1. Blank notebook
13.Will CBT Work for Me?
o Running out of space to store training manuals?
o Spending too much on distance learning?
o Training staff running low?
o Is quality of training slacking?
o High employee turnover?
14.What Do I Need?
o What do my employees need to know?
o What do they need to be able to do?
o What existing knowledge do they know prior to training?
15.How Does It Work?
o Simulations
o Interactivity
o Testing
o Bookmarks
o Database
o Customization
16.How Does It Work?
o Simulations
1. Customer-employee situations
2. Military simulations
3. Nuclear meltdowns
17.How Does It Work?
o Interactivity
1. Performance-based not knowledge- based
2. “Driving a car”
3. End of section quizzes
4. Straight Shooter*
18.How Does It Work?
o Testing
1. Pretests evaluate existing knowledge
2. Training focuses on subsequent deficiencies
3. Self-test questions throughout program
4. Post-tests
19.How Does It Work?
o Bookmarks
1. Work automatically saved
2. Stop and start at will
3. Return to exact position for a refresher
20.How Does It Work?
o Database
1. Course management
1. Training/retraining dates
2. Progress checked
3. Standard progress and result reports
1. OSHA
21.How Does It Work?
o Customization
1. Generic programs can be tailored
2. Video, graphics, etc., can be added at will
22.Advantages
o Availability
o Pace conformance
o Reduce training costs
o Consistence
23.Advantages
o Language flexibility
o Cut classroom/storage space
o Fewer staff off floor at once
o Documentation
24.Disadvantages
o High initial cost
o Computer availability
o Impersonal learning environment
