| Training Tips - Self-Study or Classroom? |
| by Dan Sweigert |
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| You're developing a training program for your
client or fellow employees.
But before you even begin to design & write the
materials, you'll need to decide how to best present
your information. Ask yourself: |
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What is the most effective, cost-efficient training method? |
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What best addresses your audience's needs & learning styles? |
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Will participants be learning in a classroom environment, or studying the materials on their own? |
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| Classroom & self-study approaches each have their
own advantages & disadvantages. |
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| So how do you decide? Let’s first take a deeper look at the self-study approach... |
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| They are well suited for material that is factual. In other words, concepts are basically black & white and there is only one right answer. This approach usually includes multiple choice & true/false questions at the end of each section to measure how well the participant understood the material. |
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| The benefits of a self-study program can include: |
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Convenience: |
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Self-study programs can be offered online or in print form. |
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Participants can work at their own pace and at a time that is convenient for them. |
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Companies can deploy training programs to a large number of participants with a single installation - across the entire company, or around the world. |
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Test results & other measurement data can be gathered electronically. |
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