{"id":1646,"date":"2014-09-23T14:58:02","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T14:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/?p=1646"},"modified":"2014-09-23T15:18:32","modified_gmt":"2014-09-23T15:18:32","slug":"computer-based-training-always-best-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/safety-training\/computer-based-training-always-best-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Based Training, not always the best choice"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"computer-training\"<\/a>Computer Based Training, not always the best choice<\/span><\/h1>\n

Over the last several years, there seems to be a trend in the increase of employers relying on computer based training (CBT) as the main method for employee training.\u00a0\u00a0 In using CBT, employees complete training sessions by sitting in front of a computer screen to complete the training.\u00a0 There are advantages and disadvantages to this type of training.<\/p>\n

There are several advantages to having CBT available for your employees.\u00a0 One clear advantage is that the training can be completed at any time, day or night.\u00a0 The employee can complete the training according to his or her schedule.\u00a0 Some of the trainings offered can be started and stopped as needed until completed.\u00a0 CBT can free up schedules and potentially decrease the amount of overtime required to conduct classroom training.\u00a0 Trainings can be as little as several minutes to as long as several days.<\/p>\n

A second advantage, depending on the platform used for training, the training sessions can be customized.\u00a0 Often times, companies rely on outside vendors for a training platform.\u00a0 Each platform comes with a library of training classes for them to use.\u00a0 Some of the training classes can be generic while others are specific.\u00a0 Some platforms allow you to customize the trainings to suit your needs.<\/p>\n

A third advantage is that the CBT can be either used as a standalone solution or blended with other trainings delivery methods.\u00a0 CBT could be used for the knowledge assessments for online or in person training.\u00a0 The employee can take the test in a relaxed environment that allows for an individual\u2019s test taking style.<\/p>\n

A final advantage is that training and records can be automated.\u00a0 Once a training class is complete, the employee\u2019s training can be logged in a database.\u00a0 The database shows the training that each employee has completed.\u00a0 Training records can then be easily managed.\u00a0 Tests and quizzes can be administered and scored online.<\/p>\n

Even with the above advantages listed, the use of CBT as the sole training method can be detrimental to the employee.<\/p>\n

First, the employee does not have any interaction with other employees or trainer at the time of the training.\u00a0 We learn by seeing, hearing and doing.\u00a0 Interaction is a key component.\u00a0 We learn from each other\u2019s experiences, stories and discussions.\u00a0 CBT does not allow for employee interaction.\u00a0 The programs are rigid and do not provide flexibility for interaction.\u00a0 If a student has a question, there is no one to ask a question.<\/p>\n

Second, when an employer only has CBT available, how do they address any hands on skills?\u00a0 Some companies rely on the online tests as a skill session.\u00a0 The online tests are knowledge evaluations. \u00a0We have had many students in live classes demonstrate they understand the topic, however, when it came time for them to perform or demonstrate the skill, they struggled to perform. \u00a0Reading how to do something and actually having to perform the skill are very different.<\/p>\n

CBT has a\u00a0place in a Safety Management System.\u00a0 Many times, getting employees together for classroom instruction can be a logistical problem.\u00a0 CBT allows for the student to conduct the training at their own pace on their schedule.\u00a0 CBT does not allow for hands on skill demonstrations.\u00a0 Classroom instruction with a trainer allows for interaction which is preferred to many students and instructors alike.\u00a0 Perhaps a blended approach could be a viable solution.\u00a0 Use CBT to obtain general knowledge and trainer\\trainee training for re-enforcement of knowledge and hands on skills.<\/p>\n

Solely relying on CBT for a safety training program will shift your safety program away from a solid base of interactive\u00a0hands on\u00a0training which has proven to be an effective method when it comes to safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Computer Based Training, not always the best choice Over the last several years, there seems to be a trend in the increase of employers relying on computer based training (CBT) as the main method for employee training.\u00a0\u00a0 In using CBT, employees complete training sessions by sitting in front of a computer screen to complete the training.\u00a0 There are advantages and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[106,107,105],"class_list":["post-1646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-safety-training","tag-computer-based-safety-training","tag-live-safety-training","tag-live-training"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1646"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1646\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1664,"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1646\/revisions\/1664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allrisktraining.com\/allrisktraining\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}