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Training and Instructional Development

Training

Training, by definition, is an activity leading to a skilled behaviour.

 There is a difference between teaching and training. One comparison could be that if you are teaching a person how to throw a shot put, once they can do it and actually throw it, you have taught them how to do it. If you’re training someone for the Olympic shot put event, you have them practice repeatedly, refining the process until their skills are developed to the highest level possible. Juliana B 

Instructional Design Instructional design, also known as instructional systems design, is the analysis of learning needs and systemic development of instruction  Instructional design is having a systematic approach to understanding performance problems, exploring ways to resolve them and then actually implementing a process to remedy the issue. - Deb Enloe Using the "Backwards" design, you look at the assessment and evaluative tools before you decide on the competencies, objectives, and learning activities. Tiffany L.  When designing training it is important to promote the transfer of knowledge by utilizing generative learning techniques. Generative learning is the process of making connections between old and new knowledge. This type of learning is facilitated by instructional methods that allow the learner to rehearse what is being taught in the working memory. This rehearal allows for the learner to contruct links between what is already known and what is being taught. By contructing this new meaning learners are better able to retain and apply this new knowledge. - Sarah Nickolay Gray There are two types of knowledge - Declarative and Procedural. Declarative knowledge includes facts, concepts and principles whereas procedural knowledge are skills that are needed to perform a certain tasks. For example, when learning about Microsoft Word, the declarative knowledge would include how to do a mail merge and procedure knowledge would be how to write a letter. Carolyn Perron  Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction include the concepts that learning is promoted when: learners are engaged in solving real-world problems, existing knowledge is activated as a foundation for new knowledge, new knowledge is demonstrated to the learner, new knowledge is applied by the learner, and when new knowledge is integrated into the learner’s world.Suzemon (talk) 23:59, 28 December 2008 (UTC)

E-Learning'' E-learning is a distance method of instruction that can be used for training purposes. E-learning lacks traditional face-to-face methods of student collaboration that are commonly found in instructor-led courses. Asynchronous forms of collaboration used in e-learning are discussions boards, blogs, and wikis.

E-Learning methods are extremely beneficial when a population of users is not in one physical location. E-Learning technology can aid in anytime, anywhere access. - Jodi Stevens E-Learning, when done properly, can reduce learning time and increase retention. Some issues to consider are the costs associated with developing the training, technology needed for participants to access training and skill level. Depending on your goals and objectives along with budget, a combination of e-learning tools may be the most beneficial. - Deb Enloe

Examples of e-Learning benefits for the learner include: convenience, available as a reference for refresher for future use, self-paced, and motivation through interactivity. - LLennon

Computer based training should be utilized if information is stable and not changing all the time, i.e. a CD or DVD; Web based training should be used when your training requires frequent updates. S. Haugo

The development of an asynchronous e-learning course emphasizes the use of social learning techniques and technology such as blogs, wikis, podcasts and video clips to engage the learner in interactive activities that help the learner construct meaning and develop personal understanding of the material being taught. C. Shevlin-Woodcock

'''wikis '''Wikis can be used in various ways to enhance training. For example... <ul> <li>wikis can be used for group authoring of a document; perhaps several trainers are working on a project and are looking for a collaboration tool - Jodi Stevens</li> <li>Wikis can also be used to make the process convenient. For example, when the collaborators are not in a single location, the wiki can be the central "meeting ground", unrestricted by time or location. Juliana B</li>

Wikis are the encyclopedias of the future. They can give you information on various topics of interest. S. Haugo

<li>Wikis are a type of web content management system which can manage computer files, images, audio files, web content, etc. You can use a wiki to have collaborative discussions or provide web links/files to enhance your training, or provide additional resources to attendees. - LLennon</li> <li>Wikis are a great place to learn some "background" information about a topic. I would not recommend using them for serious research, but the wiki can provide you a great place to start. Tiffany L.</li> <li>A wiki is a useful way to distribute general information on a topic to a large population, and to provide a forum for a group to "meet" virtually and discuss a subject or principle. Because of the ability for others to edit wikis, users should be cautioned against trusting content as authoritative.Suzemon (talk) 23:59, 28 December 2008 (UTC)</li> </ul> <li>A wiki is a great way to build a sense of community and collaboration among your students by allowing them to virtually gather and discuss a topic. During online courses this takes the place of traditional classroom discussions. The intructor can then easily monitor the threads and measure participation. It is also a fast way to "build" a website. Intructors and students can post documents and photos on a wiki which allows everyone to have access to materials at anytime. Sarah Nickolay Gray</li>

There are several social learning and communication techniques that can be used to create a communal learning environment; wiki, blog, chat room, podcasting and video podcasting to name a few. These interactive networking sites allow a group of people to enter into a webpage and communicate with each other and discuss the materials being taught or view a narrated demonstration. One caution though is that the online network is public and the information exchanged can be viewed and sometimes edited by anyone. C. Shevlin-Woodcock

Using a wiki is a great way to coordinate a group project since it is a common site where everyone can update and discuss their individual progress on the project and pose questions or comments for all to see and respond. Wiki pages can be edited and changed whereas blogs cannot so that fact has to be considered when using a Wiki as a learning tool. C. Perron