MHR 733 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Computer Network, Extranet, M-Learning
28 Apr 2016
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Off-the-job instructional methods (1) lecture: a method in which the trainer presents to the trainees the content to be learned. Trainer organizes content & presents orally; little listener involvement. Advantages: transfer large amounts in short time, low money, listeners all get same message. Disadvantages: not effective for development of skills/change of attitudes, does not accommodate differences in ability or learning styles. Tips for use: set specific objectives, gather/arrange information in logical order, transcribe notes onto paper etc. , break into segments (approx. 15 mins), vary material/exercises (2) discussion: two-way communication between the trainer and trainees as well as among trainees. Five purposes: helps members recognize what they do not know but should, opportunity for members to get answers, allows members to get advice on concerns, allows sharing ideas, way to learn about one another. Tips for use: create participative culture, reflect questions back to group, draw out reluctant members, keep focus on topic, control dominant members, keep groups small (4-
