Web-Based Training Decision Aid

Organizations have been using Computer Based Training (CBT) for years. Now you’ve been hearing about all the organizations that are moving their CBT to the Internet or Intranet. You’ve been thinking about it but how do you decide if YOUR project should be migrated?

The following Web-based Training Decision Aid was created to help you. It summarizes a number of key considerations. Keep in mind -- this is a guideline only. Some of the categories may or may not be applicable to you and your organization.

To use the decision aid, assign a point value in the "PTS" box by typing a number, using the guidelines provided. Once the form is complete, click on the "Calculate Results" button. This will score the form and return feedback in the "Feedback Box" below. Use the "Reset all values" button to clear input values and begin again.

Basic Considerations

[1]. Location of audience: If the audience is

all at the same location (Value=0)
at multiple remote sites (Value=5)
a field force at individual locations (Value=10)

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[2]. Frequency of changes: If the program

will not change very often (Value=5)
will change frequently (Value=10)

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[3]. Variety of media: If the program requires

full motion video (Value=-10)
sound and limited video (Value=0)
text, graphics and animation (Value=10)

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[4]. Content: If the content

has not been developed yet (Value=0)
has been successfully used in a classroom (Value=5)
has been successfully used in an interactive program (Value=10)

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[5]. Links to other content: If the content being presented

stands alone (Value=0)
would benefit from links to other web sites (Value=10)

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[6]. Amount of interactivity: If the program

is fully interactive learning with immediate feedback (Value=5)
has limited interactivity (Value=10)

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[7]. Preferred learning style: If learners prefer

group learning (Value=0)
independent learning (Value=10)

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[8]. Preferred training schedule: If it is more appropriate to

set training schedules (Value=3)
allow learners to set schedules (Value=10)

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[9]. Current learner skill level: If learners

all have the same skill level (Value=5)
have widely varying skill level (Value=10)

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[10]. Importance of consistency: If consistency is

not important (Value=0)
somewhat important (Value=5)
very important (Value=10)

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[11]. Need for performance tracking: If performance tracking across multiple courses or modules is

not needed (Value=0)
desirable (Value=5)
required (Value=10)

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[12]. Content: If skills are

soft (Value=0)
hard (Value=5)

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Corporate Considerations

[13]. Management's past experience with technology based training: If past experience with technology based training was

not favorable (Value=0)
neutral (Value=5)
very favorable (Value=10)

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[14]. General view of technology: If management views technology as

awful (Value=0)
a necessary evil (Value=5)
great (Value=10)

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[15]. User experience: If the target audience on a regular basis

does not use e-mail nor the World Wide Web (Value=0)
uses e-mail but not the World Wide Web (Value=5)
uses e-mail and the World Wide Web (Value=10)

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[16]. Experience with MM Training: If your company

has never implemented a MM Training program (Value=0)
has implemented stand-alone MM Training programs (Value=5)
has implemented networked MM Training programs (Value=10)

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[17]. Mode of access: If the a significant number of the target audience currently

has no access to the Internet/ Intranet (Value=-20)
has dial-up access to the Internet/ Intranet (Value=0)
has real-time access to the Internet/ Intranet (Value=10)

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[18]. Budgeting scheme: For cost comparisons, if development costs

are separated from costs of delivery (Value=0)
are included with delivery costs (Value=10)

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[19]. Availability of hardware at learner site: If hardware at learner site is

not available at all (Value=0)
available but has to be upgraded (Value=5)
available (Value=10)

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[20]. Management's perception of person making recommendation: If person making recommendation

has a poor track record (Value=-10)
has no track record (Value=0)
has a great track record (Value=10)

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[21]. Project management skills of staff: If staff can

NOT manage an Internet/Intranet project (Value=0)
manage project (Value=10)

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[22]. Administration: If

no-one is available to administer the program (Value=-5)
the administrator does not have Internet experience (Value=0)
the administrator has Internet experience (Value=5)

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[23]. Availability and knowledge of Internet design and authoring language: If staff

does not know anything about authoring (Value=0)
will contract with experienced designers/authors (Value=10)
can design & author applications (Value=10)

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[24]. Availability of hardware troubleshooters: If troubleshooters

can not be made available (Value=0)
can be made available (Value=10)

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[25]. Use of existing trainers: If trainers

will no longer be needed (Value=0)
can be transferred to new positions (Value=5)
can be used on Internet/Intranet projects (Value=10)

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Do NOT use the area below. After you single click on the above "Calculate Results" button you will be provided with your results.

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