Management and Organizational Studies 3343A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Web Conferencing, Videotelephony, Web 2.0

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• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3343A/B
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Is the many different terms used to refer to the various forms of technology based training. Nonetheless it is important to understand the terms used to describe the different types of technology-based training. In canada, the use of technology for training has increased over the last decade and companies have made major advances. Internet: loose confederation of computer networks around the world that is connected through several primary networks. Intranet: general term describing any network contained within an organization. Use of computers to deliver training generally has been referred to as computer based training or e-learning. Although these terms are often used synonymously, there are differences. Computer based training: refers to training that is delivered via the computer for the purpose of teaching job relevant skills: it can include text, graphics, and/or animation and be delivered via cd-rom"s, intranet, or internet. Web-delivered and cd-rom formats have received the most attention.