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Question What factors should one consider while using technology to manage performance? for eg: ease of use, cost,etc.
What is the impact of these tehnologies on the training and development function in an organisation?
Answer DEEPTI,
HERE IS SOME USEFUL MATERIAL.
REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
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1.What are the factors do you consider while using technology to manage performance? Think about cost, ease of use etc.
THE NUMBER OF FACTORS AFFECT THE DECISION
-cost
-ease of use
-effectiveness
-impact on the participants
-impact on the performance
-impact on the behavior
-type of training
-purpose of the training
-target audience/ participants
-response required.
-trainer's capability
etc etc
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2.What is the impact of these technologies on the training and development function in an organisation?
THE IMPACT OF THESE TECHNOLOGIES ON THE T&D
ARE SIGNIFICANT AND FROM MANY ANGLES.
IT HAS HELPED TO DEVELOP
Specific TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT goals and a vision of learning through technology
Ongoing professional development
Structural changes in the TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS
A robust technical infrastructure and technical support
Ongoing evaluation
ALL THESE TECHNIQUES, WITH THE MODERN TECH.
HELP TO TRAIN / DEVELOP ALL THE ASPECTS
MORE EFFECTIVELY.
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1.BEHAVIORAL
- Hypothesis Testing for optional decision making ;
-Simulation games for decision making;
-Evaluation Methods for determining the success rate ; Behavioral Science Research
-Cognitive Processes;
-making Adjustment to Environment ;
-Cognitive Structures
- Participant Observation;
-using Peer Groups;
-using Interviews for all occasions;
-using Questionnaires for various studies;
-using Case Studies for developing ;
-using Functional Behavioral Assessment
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2.COST EFFECTIVENESS
-Able to run classes .
-able to manage Discipline Problems more effectively;
-able to achieve knowledge/skill Achievement effectively;
-able to maintain training Quality within cost; Public Schools;
-able to apply Measurement Techniques cost effectively;
-able to adopt a Global Approach cost effectively
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3.TRAINING / EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
-No Administrative Problems in organizing;
-flexible implementation Strategies;
-wide range of training / Educational Programs;
-easy to create Organizational training Climate;
-easy / flexible to create Organizational Communication
-easy to get staff Involvement;
-easy to develop Cooperative Planning;
-easy/ flexible to develop all levels of training / Educational Programs;
-easy to implement Experiential Learning;
-easy to manage training for Handicapped staff ;
-easy to introduce Rehabilitation Programs for staff
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4. TRAINING / EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
-Internet has improved Reference Services;
-Internet has increased Library Services;
-increased use of Computer Mediated Communication;
-wide use of Internet;
-wider varieties of Training Methods;
-wider uses of Computer in TRAINING /Education;
-WIDER CHOICE OF Course ContentS;
-WIDER AVAILABILITY OF Online Courses;
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5.INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
-wider availability of Multimedia Instruction;
-wider / cost effective Multimedia Materials;
-availability of Multisensory Learning;
-availability of many Learning Modalities;
-flexible Instructional Design;
-economic availability of Computer Assisted Instruction;
-affordable Audiovisual Aids;
-affordable / available Nonprint Media / Web Sites;
-easily available training / Educational Resources like ; Educational Trends; Social Influences; Illustrations;
Computer System Design; Layout (Publications);
-training Outcomes Assessment;
-evaluation of Program Effectiveness;
-assessment of Participant Satisfaction;
-use of Global Approach; Distance Education; Innovation; Online Courses;
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6.INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
-Improved use of Active Learning;
-Improved use of action learning .Physiology;
-significant Instructional Improvement
-significant use of Computer Assisted Instruction;
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7.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
-easy to adopt a Global Approach;
-easy to develop a Competitive workforce / Creative;
-easy to introduce Cultural changes / Cultural Awareness;
-active part in Human resource Development;
-improved Intercultural Communication;
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8. TRAINING
-regular use of Measurement Techniques;
-compulsory use of training Evaluation Methods;
-use of Performance Based Assessment for promotion ;
-frquent use of Learning Motivation / Motivation Techniques;
-development / use of training / Educational Indicators and metrics;
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9.PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
-frquent study of trainee Behavior after training ;
-frequent use of Benchmarking to study the effectiveness;
-frequent study of trainers/ trainees attitude to programs.
-development of programs for Special Needs Students;
-use of Questionnaires for the study Program Effectiveness; ====================================================
10.PROGRAM EVALUATION
-frequent use evaluation of trainees' Behavior / Program Effectiveness / Benchmarking
with outside world/ trainers' evaluation / training courses evaluation/
-CHANGE IN TRAINEES' SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE.
-CHANGE IN EFFICIENCY
-CHANGE IN OUTCOMES
-CHANGE IN LEARNING OUTCOME
-CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE OUTCOME.
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11. TRAINING METHODS
THE TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION HAS HELPED
-use of Interactive Video;
-use of Management Development tools;
-Supervisory skills Training using modern techniques;
-use of Computer Simulation;
-use of Computer Assisted Instruction;
-using Case Studies;
-use of Group Instruction;
-use of Artificial Intelligence;
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