THE BENEFITS OF DIGITIZED CD-ROM ”

More and more is being written about the growing importance of e-Learning. And, in terms of future potential, these writers are correct.

Unfortunately, at this time, much that passes for e-Learning has few training values. That is because the majority of e-Learning today is either PowerPoint adaptations or written procedure adaptations – neither of which teaches anyone much of anything.

The future of e-Learning is very bright. Those producers today that are using the developmental techniques associated with optional word-for-word audio are producing powerful e-Learning programs. And, when corporate infrastructures allow, moving pictures bring us the best of training virtues.

However, while we wait for the counterfeit e-Learning producers to fade away, it is certainly worth looking at digitized, networkable CD-ROM as an excellent interim choice.

We should be looking for six underlying traits when selecting digitized CD-ROM training: content accuracy, full audio and video at all times, instructional quality, programming reliability, administrative capabilities, and network capable.

Complete with pre- and post-tests, easy-to-follow menus, short teaching segments based on performance objectives, simulations, practice exercises — all supported by easy-to-understand user guides, instructor guides and powerful administration software — help define the best in digitized CD-ROM courseware.

In the ideal networkable CD-ROM program, learners interact constantly, making the program more interesting while increasing comprehension and retention.

While knowledgeably designed e-Learning is the future, the best in CD-ROM instruction is the present, provided your selections can be digitized and effectively networked behind your firewall on a training dedicated LAN.

More tomorrow – – – – –

— Bill Walton, Founder of ITC Learning
bwalton@itclearning.com

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