MHR 733 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Web Conferencing, Computer Network, Extranet

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Human Resources
• Course: MHR 733
• Professor: Neil Rothenberg

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Training that involves the use of technology to deliver courses. Traditional training is training that does not involve using technology to deliver courses. Use of technology for training has increased in canada over the past decade. 75% of organizations use it to deliver some type of training. Canada and the u. s. the use of learning technology represents 14% of all formal training time. Thus, training technology is becoming more popular albeit at a relatively slow pace. Is training that is delivered via the computer for the purpose of teaching job-relevant knowledge and skills. E-learning is the use of computer network technology such as the intranet or internet to deliver information or instruction to individuals: e-learning is a specific type of computer-based training. Individuals or groups take the initiative and responsibility for learning and manager their own learning experience. A major advantage of computer-based training is that it can be initiated and controlled by the trainee.