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Technology in Training

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http://workingfaster.com/about.html
IMR Integrated Management Resources Internet Training Toronto Canada
Integrated Management Resources specialises in developing customised Internet training programmes to help people become better users of their computers and the Internet. With solid skills in library research, technology, teaching and communications.

http://www.onbusiness.net/cgi-local/netforum/trainingandt
NetForum - Performance Tracking for Competency-based Workplace Learning
The Nova TRAIN Trainers Training & Technology Forum is an interactive message system to discuss industry trends such as: training technologies; Web based training; distance learning; and more!

The best search engines for training resources were identified. Some well-known search engines for training/educational resources include:

21stnnetwork (www.21stnetwork.com/users), offers a wide variety of computer training programmes on the net.
Computeach, is the Open College of Information Technology and specialises in IT courses for individuals and organisations.
Excite (www.excite.co.uk/education/directory/0301floti.bell.ac.uk) online learning, an impressive array of courses including language training, marketing and management.
Globewide network, lists more than 17,000 courses from around the world.
BBC Education (www.bbc.co.uk/education/home), covers almost every conceivable educational interest.
Open University, (www.open.ac.uk) lists all their courses on their site.
The Learning Network, is the online presence of the Open College, a sister organisation of the Open University. Courses and educational materials are listed.
DIT, Institutes of Technology and Universities in Ireland have their own web sites.

http://www.smidgley.co.uk/talklearn/index.htm
Literacy Learning and ICT
This site discusses the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with literacy and learning. There are several discussion papers on development and use of ICT in the classroom. While not specifically geared towards adult literacy, the site is general enough to be of benefit to the trainer. Links: to easily accessed sites, which cover a wide range of relevant information.

http://ifets.gmd.de/people/d_merrill.html
David Merrill
Merrill was one of the pioneers of computer-based training (CBT). His research on knowledge objects has been incorporated into many of the tools used to develop CBT courseware. You can access many of his research papers on this site. His main areas of research include:

Instructional design
Knowledge objects
Authoring systems

http://www.clt.soton.ac.uk/ltt/
This is an extensive and very helpful site developed by the Centre of Teaching and Learning in England. It has useful sections on USING NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION. There is detailed information on Video Conferencing and Starting with Learning Technologies.

http://www.tft.co.uk/
The Technologies for Training website is an information and advisory service provided by the UK government for trainers. The home page is a little confusing, but as the website contains a lot of free information, it is worth persevering. The PRODUCTS button to access on-line information on subjects such as Using Computer Delivered Assessment in the Workplace, Quality Criteria for Computer-delivered Tests, A set of criteria that should be taken into account when purchasing TBT Materials, and Taking Training Online: Exploiting the Potential for Web-Based Training in the UK. Most of this information can be downloaded free, and more can be ordered on-line. This section of the website finishes with the sentence: "Products may be freely copied and distributed, provided that no charge is made and Technologies for Training is credited as the source

http://www.techlearn99.com/exe/test/default.htm
Techlearn is an Annual Conference on "Learning in the Digital Age", held in the USA. It is administrated by The Masie Centre. There is a lot of information on this web site. There are Case studies on Virtual Classroom Learning; Designing Content once, Delivering through Multimedia; Online Learning, Training and Development over the Internet; Training Presenters on Internet Use; How to develop and deliver consistent Online training around the world… There are Problem/Solution sessions, for example "Before and After the Class: Tips for preparing your participants to succeed." There are Community Forums, which give us the opportunity to continue or create new discussions on such topics as "Classrooms and Trainers" and "E-learning". You can see video presentations from the Conference sessions provided we have Windows Media Player version 6.4 or greater.
Links:The links page is extensive; you have the option of adding links. You can also sign up to have "Techlearn Trends", an on-line newsletter, e-mailed to you on a regular basis free of charge. The site provides a link back to Techlearn98 and what was discussed at that conference.

http://www.soe.purdue.edu/~lehman/edci560/intro560.htm
The subject of this web page is a course entitled "Microcomputer Applications for Education and Training", which is offered by Purdue University in the USA. There are 112 course objectives in total. These are listed under different headings such as: Introduction to Instructional technology, Instructional Planning, Instructional Implementation, and Evaluation and Management of Instructional Technology. Each section of objectives is further divided into a set of Knowledge Objectives and Application Objectives.

The different theories of learning are contrasted in the Week One of the Lecture notes. All of it is linked in with the use of computers in instructional design. Week 15 of the lecture notes has interesting points to make about the future of education and instructional design, with some discussion of virtual reality, and resources for the future. There are links to the lecture notes of each of the fifteen weeks of the course.

http://www.bcs.org.uk/ecdl/intro.htm
This is the British Computer Society's webpage devoted to the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). It provides all the information required by someone seeking this qualification, along with information for potential trainers and test centres. Topics covered in the website include: Frequently asked questions about ECDL, The Syllabus, Obtaining a Log Book, Your nearest Test Centre (in the UK), Latest news for Test Centres (in the UK) and contact addresses for training materials for Test Centres. This website contains a link to the ECDL Foundation website.

http://www.free-press.com/journals/gajal/articles/publish/gajal-article-041.htm
The Internet and Education - A Close Fit
by Neil L. Rudenstine.
Harvard University.

http://www.nprdc.navy.mil/wworks/exploit.htm
Findings About the Exploitation of Instructional Technology

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