Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Selecting Distance Learning Technologies

 

Asynchronous Training

 

Training Scenario:

A biomedical company is in need of implementing a series of safety training models. The standalone modules must illustrate best practices regarding how to safely operate the equipment.  The modules should contain step by step processes and be available to all end-users. Employees should also be able to engaged and demonstrate their learning. 

Learning Technologies

There are a plethora of learning technologies that can assist with this type of scenario. The technologies that I think would be beneficial are a learning management system (LMS) and web based courses.  Even though both of these technologies can be used simultaneously, web-based courses can be delivered without a virtual learning environment. The LMS would address the  need for housing the course models, modules being available, and for learning demonstrations. By developing web-based courses and storing them in the LMS, users are able to access the courses on-demand. Supervisors and other personnel are able to track completion of the modules. Using software such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate allows for the courses to be developed, maintained, and published within a short period of time.  Both of the technologies mentioned would be essential aspects for this training scenario. 

Sources:
http://www.astd.org/~/media/Files/Publications/LMS_fieldguide_20091
http://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/69/20/67/PDF/Watson-2007.pdf
 http://www.starkstate.edu/estarkstate/what-web-course

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