Introduction to Web-Based Training

1. Introduction to Web-Based Training Stacy Pritt, DVM, MBA Director, Animal Welfare & Regulatory Compliance Covance Research Products, Inc.

2. Outline • Definitions • Use of WBT • Advantages & Disadvantages • WBT in Laboratory Animal Science

3. Secure Access Organizational Intranet Resources Media Work Station/Terminal Computer Based Training (CBT) Training delivered by a computer

4. How CBT Improves Training • Video • Audio • Animations/Simulations • Training on Demand • Customization • Focus on what is needed • Reference Tool • Determine Knowledge Base

5. Example

6. Web Based Training (WBT) • CBT Transformed • WBT 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

7. How WBT Differs from CBT • Delivers training to users anytime, anywhere • Easy updating of content • Controllable, trackable access • Learner’s progress can be tracked and stored in a database for evaluation • Links to other training systems • Options exist for installing the training on private systems

8. Methodologies Used • Virtual Reality • Interactions • Chat Rooms • Conferencing • Real-time audio and video

9. How It Works

10. Exomedia How It Can Be Nicole Duffee Paula Clifford

11. Example • IACUC training module • Access on Intranet only • Must complete entire module, no options for targeting specific information • Certificate printed, no other documentation retained • ALL • can go to any place within any module at any time (from anywhere) • training documentation maintained online with on-demand access

12. Martha Rooks Four Types of WBT • Instructor-Led or Facilitated Training • Self-Paced • Online Tutorials • Web-Based Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS)

13. T+D Magazine/ASTD Use of CBT/WBT in Organizations Why is CBT/WBT appealing? • Cost savings • Quickly updated

14. % of Training Time Benchmarking Forum Organizations

15. Advantages of WBT • Decrease time staff are away from their jobs/Cost savings • WBT preferred for rapidly changing materials • Up to date content • More convenient training • Controlled access • Growing level of acceptance • Tracking of learner progress

16. Limitations of WBT • Lack of computer/technology knowledge • Access to computers • Connectivity issues • Initial development time & costs • Ability to hold the interest of the trainee • Desk as a training environment • Non-social learning • Lack of multimedia

17. Recommendations • Use WBT as a prerequisite for classroom training • Make WBT interactive • Provide mandatory deadlines for material completion • Obtain management’s support • Provide some print materials • Use WBT as refresher training • Evaluate WBT

18. No limit Development cost Currency Consistency Incentives needed for completion Development of materials (time) Social learning Experiential learning Personalized attention Attendance Knowledge evaluation Scheduling Class size Consistency WBT vs. Classroom Training

19. 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!

20. Use of WBT in LAS • Basic orientation requirements (e.g. ethics, regulations) • Initial IACUC member training • Simulations • Technician Certification • Self-assessment tools to identify areas for development

21. LAWTE Web site

22. History of Lab Animal Training and LAWTE Reprint available at www.lawte.org

23. The End • This presentation will be available on www.LAWTE.org