Training through technology.
Local Presentations. Playback and interaction are immediate, after the files are transferred. The multimedia content can be updated at a single source. Instructional material can be reviewed by the user repeatedly. Many presentations utilize a slide show metaphor. Microsoft NetShow is an excellent program for incorporating this type of presentation. Distance learning can handle training on highly sophisticated applications.
Streaming Audio and Video
Streaming media makes live real time broadcasts over the web possible. Although the quality may not be the best, it is improving by leaps and bounds with each new release.
Lucent Technologies is a big believer in streaming media. Lucent utilizes real audio to enhance its corporate communications and add depth to regular text announcements.
Teleconferencing with the web.
One of the complaints about computer based or web based instruction is the lack of a human touch. Remote based training generally takes one of two approaches.
Corporate communications. Employee orientation is needed as the enterprise grows so the amount of information each employee needs to function is properly utilized. An intranet is a wonderful tool for gathering, storing and retrieving information. Conveying strategy to your company has become a more obtainable reality thanks to intranet based information.
Virtual Classrooms
Distance learning has many advocates in academic circles. With online learning comes online testing. Many of the distance learning solutions offer some form of evaluation. One key advantage of online testing is designed for multiple choice selections.
Christine said
An excellent online learning tool is Linkage’s Excellence in Management and Leadership Series. They are studio quality programs and come with many supporting tool including a participant guide filled with activities about the topic being covered. An example is below
http://www.linkageinc.com/disl/preview_demo.aspx?a=b819baa7-60a6-4911-a322-c303972641d0
AssilkFriese said
Thank you