Introduction to Web-Based Training

Stacy Pritt, DVM, MBADirector, Animal Welfare

& Regulatory Compliance

Covance Research Products, Inc.

Outline

DefinitionsUse of WBTAdvantages & DisadvantagesWBT in Laboratory Animal Science

Computer Based Training (CBT)

Training delivered by a computer

Work Station/TerminalOrganizationalIntranet ResourcesMedia

Secure Access

How CBT Improves Training

VideoAudioAnimations/SimulationsTraining on DemandCustomizationFocus on what is neededReference ToolDetermine Knowledge Base

Example

Web Based Training (WBT)

CBT TransformedWBT is not downloaded CBT but on-demand

training stored on a server and is accessed across a network

WBT utilizes the newest technologies and methodologies of the WWW, internet, and intranets

Self-Directed; Self-Paced; Delivered over Distance

How WBT Differs from CBT

Delivers training to users anytime, anywhereEasy updating of contentControllable, trackable accessLearner’s progress can be tracked and stored in a

database for evaluationLinks to other training systemsOptions exist for installing the training on private

systems

Methodologies Used

Virtual RealityInteractionsChat RoomsConferencingReal-time audio and video

How It Works

How It Can Be

Paula Clifford

Nicole Duffee

Exomedia

Example

IACUC training moduleAccess on Intranet onlyMust complete entire module, no options for

targeting specific informationCertificate printed, no other documentation retainedALL

can go to any place within any module at any time (from anywhere)

training documentation maintained online with on-demand access

Four Types of WBT

1. Instructor-Led or Facilitated Training

2. Self-Paced

3. Online Tutorials

4. Web-Based Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS)

Martha Rooks

Use of CBT/WBT in Organizations

Why is CBT/WBT appealing? Cost savings Quickly updated

T+D Magazine/ASTD

% of Training Time

BenchmarkingForum Organizations

Advantages of WBT

Decrease time staff are away from their jobs/Cost savings

WBT preferred for rapidly changing materialsUp to date contentMore convenient trainingControlled accessGrowing level of acceptanceTracking of learner progress

Limitations of WBT

Lack of computer/technology knowledgeAccess to computersConnectivity issuesInitial development time & costsAbility to hold the interest of the traineeDesk as a training environmentNon-social learningLack of multimedia

Recommendations

Use WBT as a prerequisite for classroom trainingMake WBT interactiveProvide mandatory deadlines for material

completionObtain management’s supportProvide some print materialsUse WBT as refresher trainingEvaluate WBT

WBT vs. Classroom Training

No limitDevelopment costCurrencyConsistencyIncentives needed for

completionDevelopment of

materials (time)

Social learningExperiential learningPersonalized attentionAttendanceKnowledge evaluationSchedulingClass sizeConsistency

New ILAR Journal

“Training and Adult Learning Strategies for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals”

March 2007 If you do training and

have not seen this issue, get a copy!

Use of WBT in LAS

Basic orientation requirements (e.g. ethics, regulations)

Initial IACUC member trainingSimulationsTechnician CertificationSelf-assessment tools to identify areas for

development

LAWTE Web site

History of Lab Animal Training and LAWTE

Reprint available at www.lawte.org

The End

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