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Presentation Methods
Methods in which trainees are passive recipients of information, which may include:
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Guest speakers
Panels
Trainees who are relatively naive about a topic may have difficulty understanding the important points. Can inhibit learning if the
Advantages
Disadvantages
Video
Flexibility in customizing the session depending on trainees expertise. Trainees can be exposed to equipment, problems, and events that cannot be easily demonstrated. Trainees are provided with consistent instruction. Provides immediate objective feedback. It requires minimal knowledge of technology and equipment.
Too much content for the trainee to learn. Poor dialogue between the actors. Overuse of humor or music, and drama that makes it confusing for the trainee to understand the important learning points emphasized in the video.
Hands-on Methods
Training methods that require the trainee to be actively involved in learning.
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On-the-job training (OJT) - new or inexperienced employees learning in the work setting and during work by observing peers or managers performing the job and trying to imitate their behavior.
Can be useful for training newly hired employees, upgrading experienced employees skills, cross-training employees, and orienting transferred or promoted employees to their new jobs.
Trainees must be motivated to learn on their own. Higher development costs. Development time is longer.
Apprenticeship work-study training method with both on-the-job and classroom training.
Learners can earn pay while they learn. Involves effective learning about why and how. Results in full-time employment for trainees when the program is completed. Meets specific business training needs and help attract talented employees.
High development costs. Increased time commitment required of management and journey workers. Limited access for minorities and women. No guarantee of full-time employment. Training results in narrow focus expertise.
gain conceptual knowledge and theory. take part in a behavioral simulation. analyze the activity. connect the theory and activity with on-thejob or real-life situations.
use of technology to enhance and extend employees abilities to work together regardless of their geographic proximity.
Computer-Based Training
It is an interactive training experience in which: o the computer provides the learning stimulus. o the trainee must respond. o the computer analyzes the responses and provides feedback to the trainee. It includes interactive video, CD-ROM, and online learning. o CD-ROMs and DVDs utilize a laser to read text, graphics, audio, and video off an aluminum disk.
Blended Learning
It combines online learning, face-toface instruction, and other methods for distributing learning content and instruction. In comparison to classroom delivery, blended learning:
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provides increased learner control. allows for self-directedness. requires learners to take more responsibility for their learning.
Simulations
Avatars - computer depictions of humans that are used as imaginary coaches, coworkers, and customers in simulations.
Ensuring employees know when and how to take advantage of the technology. Ensuring employees can connect to a variety of networks irrespective of their location or mobile device.