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I
cannot properly view menus or run the free courses. |
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Many of the features on this site require Macromedia
Flash plug in, if you do not already have this plug
in you can download it at Macromedia’s
web site.
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I
click on the pause and then the continue button but
the course does not continue |
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Just
click on the replay button and that segment will replay. |
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What
kind of hardware is required to run your training? |
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Most computers today can run our CD ROMs. The
recommended computer is a Pentium 4 class with CD-ROM
and sound card. In order to view the high quality graphics
and animations you should also have a video card capable
of displaying 800x600 resolution at full color (64k
or 16 M colors). Older computers can be used but they
will either play slower or will not be able to display
all the colors. |
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Can
I learn using a notebook computer or a portable? |
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Yes.
The notebook or portable needs to meet the same minimal
hardware requirements as the desktop system. However,
system performance generally tends to be slower on notebook
computers, therefore we urge you to only consider using
a notebook that has a Pentium MMX processor or higher. |
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How
can I have my student records be updated on both my
home and office machine. |
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In
the records menu there is a upload and download button.
If for example you want to continue your training at
home, then you should upload your files to our server.
Then on the computer at home click on the download menu
to download your records. |
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What
is the difference between the online and CD-ROM based
Courses? |
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Most
of our courses are designed to be both played back from
CD, downloaded from the Internet or played directly
from the Internet. However if you order a CD Course,
you also have the option of using our online campus.
This gives you maximum flexibility as you can play directly
from the CD or download a course if you do not have
the CD with you! |
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What
is Web-based training? |
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Web-based
training is instruction that is delivered via a Web
browser, such as Netscape Navigator, through the Internet
or an intranet. Using the Web, or an intranet's web,
for training specifically refers to the visual environment
and interactive nature of the Web. |
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How
can I determine whether Web-based training is right
for our organization? |
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Here
are several questions you can use to assess the viability
of Web-based training for your company: Do you have
management support? Do you have enough potential users
to justify the cost of purchase or development?
Do you
have a target audience who can use or learn to use a
computer? Will they accept a Web-based program? Will
they learn from this particular program? Will the program
provide a method of instruction that is easier, faster,
cheaper, safer, or more engaging than the alternative?
Did you come to this page looking for the answer to
this question? |
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What
are the Advantages of Web-Based Training? |
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Flexibility, Accessibility, Convenience
Users can proceed through a training program "at
their own pace and at their own place." They
can also access the training at any time, and only
as much as they need - known as "Just in time
and just enough."
Cross platform
Web-based training can be accessed by Web browsing
software on any platform: Windows, Mac, UNIX, OS/2,
Amiga, etc. You can deliver your training program
to any machine over the Internet or intranet without
having to author a program for each platform. Web
browser software and Internet connections are widely
available - Most computer users have access to a browser,
such as Netscape Navigator and are connected to a
company's intranet, and/or have access to the Internet.
Inexpensive worldwide distribution
No separate distribution mechanism is needed.
Web-based training can be accessed from any computer
anywhere in the world, keeping delivery costs low.
Ease of update
If changes need to be made in the program after
the original implementation, they can be made on the
server which stores the program and everyone worldwide
can instantly access the update. Courses can be designed
to access designated current information, such as
the latest new product specifications from any other
server worldwide for an on-the-fly update whenever
the program is run.
Travel cost and time savings
There are no travel costs for bringing remote
employees to a centralized workshop because the Web
is available from the desktop. And according to the
report "Return on Investment and Multimedia Training"
the actual time required for training by computer
averages about 50% that of instructor-led training,
lowering costs further. |
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What
are the Disadvantages of Web-Based Training? |
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Bandwidth
limitations - Limited bandwidth means slower performance
for sound, video, and intensive graphics, causing long
waits for download that can affect the ease of the learning
process.
The problem is greater over the public Internet
where more traffic jams occur, and less on a company's
intranet which usually has greater bandwidth. Future
technologies will no doubt help to solve this problem.
Are computers replacing human contact? - There's a general
concern that as we move towards more computer usage,
a glowing terminal replaces a friendly face.
Decreasing
instructor-led training makes some trainees uneasy.
If this is a concern, consider a gradual introduction
of the technology. Today's Web-based training programs
are too static - As with any emerging technology, the
level of interactivity in Web-based training is too-often
limited.
This is gradually improving, and as it does
the impact of the training on performance improves also.
Takes more time and more money to develop than expected
- Like any first-time challenge, learning about and
implementing new technology takes more resources (and
more aspirin) than expected. You can make it easier
by starting with a simple program and building on success.
Also, remember that the greater portion of costs associated
with Web-based training are start-up costs. Programs
can be delivered and re-used with fewer costs than with
traditional methods. Not all courses are delivered well
by computer; Some training topics are not best served
by computer-based training and require a more personal
touch. Team building activities and dealing with emotional
issues such as downsizing come to mind. Web-based training
and other technologies for training are mainly for assisting
the learning process and are not for replacing methods
that already work well. |
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What
is multimedia training? |
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Multimedia
training is a type of computer-based training that uses
two or more media, including text, graphics, animation,
audio (sound/music), and video. In practice, multimedia
uses as many of these media as is practical to produce
a colorful, engaging program delivered via the computer.
A typical program allows users to control their progress
and pace through the course so everyone can learn at
his/her own speed. A catch-phrase that reflects this
impact is, "With CBT, we captured their heads; With
multimedia we capture their hearts." |
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What
is driving the interest in Web-based training? |
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New
demands in organizations are increasing the interest
in Web-based training on a daily basis.
The need for
less expensive ways to deliver training has led many
companies to explore the option of Web-based training.
The convenience for users of the programs - at their
own pace, at their own place - and the engaging nature
of the multimedia delivery are big advantages.
The centralized
nature of web-delivered training makes the delivery
standardized for all users who take the course. Web-based
training is often less expensive and more convenient
the alternatives. Web-based training is a fascinating
new field, which will likely have a vast impact on all
professionals in the field. And, well, it's pretty fun
to use and develop for, too. |
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How
can management be assured employees are actually completing
the program? |
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Because
training programs are designed to be "at your own pace,"
the importance of tracking a student's progress is a
concern. Many programs have administrative features
that keep track of where employees are in the course
and how well they are doing. |
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Where
can Web-based training be delivered? |
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To
any computer; anywhere that can access the Internet
or intranet. |
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Some
of our employees have never used a computer, will it
be difficult for them to learn? |
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No.
For some of our training programs, up to 60% of the
users have never used a computer before.
<br>We have designed the programs with simplicity
in mind. For these programs, there is an orientation
on how to use the mouse and navigate through the courses.
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I
am concerned about lost and damaged CD-ROMs. Can students
take the training without having to handle CD-ROMs? |
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Yes.
The training can be installed directly on the hard drive,
either on a standalone machine or on a network server,
this allows the training to always be available and
users will not have to handle CD-ROMs.
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Can
I dedicate machines for the sole purpose of training? |
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Using
the student management system, all training programs
can be run in "Kiosk mode". Kiosk mode allows the machine
to be boot up directly to the student management system.
Users cannot tamper with or access any other programs
on the computer. This is ideal when one or more machines
are dedicated for sole task of training. |
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Can
I deliver the training over my network? |
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Yes.
Just how you do it depends on the capabilities and the
traffic load on your network. Low-cost 100 Megabit (Fast
Ethernet) adapters and hubs work great. The main factors
as to whether your network can support the training
are the bandwidth of your network, the type of server(s)
you have, the volume and nature of normal traffic on
the network, and your expected level of traffic on the
network.
As a benefit, using the student management
system, all student data can be kept on the server.
This allows students to login to and receive their training
from any machine connected to the network. |
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Our
staff doesn't always have the time to finish a course
in one sitting, how do you solve this problem. |
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When
a student goes through the training, their location
is automatically recorded. The next time that they run
the training they are given the option to start at the
place where they last left off. |
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I
am responsible for managing the training of users located
in many different locations throughout the country and
some even overseas. Can I control and manage the training
for these users without leaving my office? |
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Yes.
The student management system allows you to assign training
courses and monitor student progress remotely using
the internet. |
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Can
I share student records with my other software programs? |
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Our
student management system uses Windows ODBC standard
data file format. This means that the majority of your
Windows applications can read student record files without
any programming. Examples include Microsoft Access,
Microsoft Excel, dBase, Lotus 1-2-3 and many more. |
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Can
your courses be used with other student management systems? |
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All
our courses are AICC and SCORM compliant, this means
that our course can also be controlled by another student
management system. |
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