Introduction to WebBased Training Stacy Pritt DVM MBA

Introduction to Web-Based Training Stacy Pritt, DVM, MBA Director, Animal Welfare & Regulatory Compliance Covance Research Products, Inc.

Outline n Definitions n Use of WBT n Advantages & Disadvantages n WBT in Laboratory Animal Science

Computer Based Training (CBT) Training delivered by a computer Secure Access Media Work Station/Terminal Organizational Intranet Resources

How CBT Improves Training n Video n Audio n Animations/Simulations n Training on Demand n Customization n Focus on what is needed n Reference Tool n Determine Knowledge Base

Example

Web Based Training (WBT) n CBT Transformed n WBT is not downloaded CBT but on-demand training stored on a server and is accessed across a network n WBT utilizes the newest technologies and methodologies of the WWW, internet, and intranets n Self-Directed; Self-Paced; Delivered over Distance

How WBT Differs from CBT n Delivers training to users anytime, anywhere n Easy updating of content n Controllable, trackable access n Learner’s progress can be tracked and stored in a database for evaluation n Links to other training systems n Options exist for installing the training on private systems

Methodologies Used n Virtual Reality n Interactions n Chat Rooms n Conferencing n Real-time audio and video

How It Works

How It Can Be Nicole Duffee Paula Clifford Exomedia

Example n IACUC training module n Access on Intranet only n Must complete entire module, no options for targeting specific information n Certificate printed, no other documentation retained n ALL o can go to any place within any module at any time (from anywhere) o training documentation maintained online with ondemand access

Four Types of WBT 1. 2. 3. 4. Instructor-Led or Facilitated Training Self-Paced Online Tutorials Web-Based Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) Martha Rooks

Use of CBT/WBT in Organizations Why is CBT/WBT appealing? Cost savings o Quickly updated o T+D Magazine/ASTD

% of Training Time Benchmarking Forum Organizations

Advantages of WBT n Decrease time staff are away from their jobs/Cost savings n WBT preferred for rapidly changing materials n Up to date content n More convenient training n Controlled access n Growing level of acceptance n Tracking of learner progress

Limitations of WBT n Lack of computer/technology knowledge n Access to computers n Connectivity issues n Initial development time & costs n Ability to hold the interest of the trainee n Desk as a training environment n Non-social learning n Lack of multimedia

Recommendations n Use WBT as a prerequisite for classroom training n Make WBT interactive n Provide mandatory deadlines for material completion n Obtain management’s support n Provide some print materials n Use WBT as refresher training n Evaluate WBT

WBT n No vs. limit n Development cost n Currency n Consistency n Incentives needed for completion n Development of materials (time) Classroom Training n Social learning n Experiential learning n Personalized attention n Attendance n Knowledge evaluation n Scheduling n Class size n Consistency

New ILAR Journal n “Training and Adult Learning Strategies for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” n March 2007 n If you do training and have not seen this issue, get a copy!

Use of WBT in LAS n Basic orientation requirements (e. g. ethics, regulations) n Initial IACUC member training n Simulations n Technician Certification n Self-assessment tools to identify areas for development

LAWTE Web site

History of Lab Animal Training and LAWTE Reprint available at www. lawte. org

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