Exam 7: Technology-Based Training Methods

a) What is an "electronic performance support system"??b) Describe how an electronic performance support system may be used by a salesperson in supporting greater sales for a company.

Technology-based training is a training method that includes the following delivery channels:?Web-based training, computerized self-study, satellite or broadcast TV, and video, audio, or tele-conferencing.

What type of web format would you use if you were going to provide a presentation to a group of trainees?

Given the potentially high development cost associated with computer-based training, what would you include as a salient factor when justifying this expenditure to senior management?

Define and describe at least two advantages and disadvantages of online and distance education.

"Just-in-time" training is a term in the textbook that embodies one of the salient benefits of computer-based training

Identify and briefly describe the benefits and limitations of self-directed learning.

What might trainees experience during computer-based training when they lack face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other trainees?

According to the textbook, what is the salient issue associated with the modality principle?

Which of the following scenarios is NOT aligned with the definition of "technology-based training" offered by the authors of this textbook?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a best practice when designing effective virtual training programs?

Adaptive learning tailors and adjusts training content and material to the specific needs of trainees.

From the perspective of proper instructional design principles, discuss factors that need to be considered when designing technology-based training programs.

According to the textbook, an electronic performance support system has several advantages over classroom training including better transfer of training rate.

Webcasts are used primarily for presentations, while web conferencing and webinars are often used when greater audience participation is required.

Microlearning involves small amounts of bite-sized chunks of focused information to meet several learning outcomes.

As part of a training program, a trainer uploads an article for review. She then asks trainees to provide feedback on content during a chat session. What type of training is being used in this scenario?

Which of the following is NOT a design principle for computer-based training?

Why would a company use synchronous training given that it is much less flexible (from the trainee's perspective) versus asynchronous training?

Computer-based training offers organizations and trainees several advantages. Which of the following is NOT viewed as an advantage of computer-based training?