learning that is accomplished over the Internet, a computer network, via CDROM, interactive TV, or satellite broadcast.

Term covering a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration.

TONY KARRER

Computer-Based Training

What is Computer-Based Training?

Definition (according to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst): The training that occurs solely on the computer with
individuals interacting with a computer program to learn a given concept or training course.

Simply stated, computer-based training (CBT) is training that is done at a computer instead of in a classroom or by reading a book. In fact, youre doing a CBT right now!

Why am I Doing a CBT?

Because you are a new employee for DHHS, Behavioral and Developmental Services, there are certain things you must know in order to fulfill the duties of your job. CBTs are the most efficient way to get you that knowledge when you need it and where you need it.

Where Do I Get CBTs?

Most of the CBTs that you will use will be accessed from an internet website. You will not need a CD or a special program to run them. The same website you accessed THIS lesson from is where you will get your future computer-based training.

What Types of CBTs are There?

You will see four types of CBTs. They are:
1. 2. 3. 4. Show Me Teach Me Let Me Try Test Me

The Show Me CBT

A Show Me CBT walks you through a lesson and you must click the SHOW ME ( ) button to view the correct action. All actions are actually performed by the computer, you can just sit back and watch.

The Teach Me CBT

The Teach Me CBT walks you through a lesson and instead of the computer performing the actions, you get prompted to perform the actions yourself. Dont worry though, an incorrect action will prompt the CBT to jump in and ask

If you choose to have the computer show you the proper action, you can then practice yourself or choose to skip practicing and continue.

 A Let Me Try CBT gives you prompts to perform the necessary actions, without actually letting you know the exact action. If you do not perform the correct action, you will get two levels of feedback to help you perform the correct action

The Let Me Try CBT

If after your third attempt to perform the action, you still dont quite get it right, the CBT will ask you (just like in a Teach Me CBT) You then continue and the CBT will cycle through all prompts and feedbacks again (if necessary).

 The Test Me CBT is exactly that, you are tested on performing the actions that you got to practice in the other three types of CBTs. Prompts offer just enough information to get the task done and there is no feedback. You must get all steps correct in order to pass a Test Me CBT.

The Test Me CBT

If you make a mistake in a Test Me CBT, you will get the following message To pass a Test Me CBT youll have to start it over from the beginning.

In What Order Do I Do CBTs?

The order of the CBTs is arranged according to content. However, each lesson has four parts (Show Me, Teach Me, Let Me Try and Test Me). It is recommended that you take the parts in that order. However, you are only required to take and pass the Test Me part of each lesson.