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CBT Revolution
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Much of the CBT Revolution can be attributed to the rapid and explosive growth around the use of personal computers. Computer Based Training, has become one of the largest evolutions in training since the invention of the pencil. Computer Based Training is simply a medium for training people; the medium of course being a computer.
A common misunderstanding or misconception, is that computer based Training is used to train people in the use of computer hardware or software. When infact Computer Based Training can be used to train people on practically any subject matter. Anything that can be explained using text, pictures, sound, animation or video would make for appropriate subject matter for a Computer Based Training program.
The idea is to present the subject matter to the trainee or student in the most attractive, direct and logical manner. A Computer Based Training program presents the trainee with a screen of material or content for there review. It is the responsibility of the CBT Developer to present this material in the most appropriate manner using text, pictures, sound, animation or video. The appropriate use of as many of these elements helps to capture the trainees attention and makes the CBT experience an enjoyable one. When the material being presented is complete, the trainee presses the next button and is sent ot the next logical screen.
The main distinction that can be made between Computer Based Training and a Slide Show Presentation is the increased level of interaction and the ability to measure the training gains of the trainee. This allows the Training Administrator to monitor the trainees progress and to also measure the effectiveness of the Program content. Although training can be a valuable part of an organizations growth, it can also be a very expensive undertaking. Computer Based Training only provides benefits over conventional training when it is done correctly. There are four elements to a Computer based Training program which must be included
in the overall design of the CBT:
1. CBT Content (subject matter),
2. CBT Design,
3. CBT Support and
4. CBT Review
When these areas are taken into consideration during the production, the Computer Based Training program can save an organization time, money, and also increase the effectiveness of your training efforts.
Programs, which can deliver training consistently again and again and minimize the requirement for training personnel is a attractive solution for may organizations. As technologies grow, so does grow the ability of Computer Based Training. The ability to remotely deliver these same programs across states and countries results in an even more attractive solution for national and international organizations.
Properly designed Computer Based Training Programs can provide more flexible training, such as self-study and provide more effective training with a higher level of material absorption and retention. Trainees can learn on their own time and at their own pace. Custom authoring applications have also made Computer Based Training more affordable. Although development time is still significantly higher then the course duration, but the ability for the organization to deliver the same consistent training again and again, makes Computer Based Training solution an attractive and economical one.
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