Distance learning

Overview

Articulate how technology
fits into effective training program design and evaluation. Analyze how a
distance learning module impacts organizational training strategies and
employee development.

For this assessment, you
will incorporate technology into your training and development program by
designing a distance learning module.

Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so
you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.

By successfully
completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the
following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• Competency 2: Demonstrate effective training program design,
  development, and implementation. 
  • Describe
    the information conveyed to trainees in the distance learning module.
  • Articulate
    how a distance learning module fits into the overall training program design.
• Competency 3: Demonstrate effective training program measurement
  and evaluation. 
  • Illustrate
    how practice and feedback are incorporated to measure the transfer of learning.
  • Assess
    the strengths and weaknesses of distance learning on an organization’s training
    strategy.
• Competency 4: Assess the impact of technology on an
  organization’s training strategy. 
  • Analyze
    how distance learning supports employee development.
• Competency 5: Identify effective organizational processes and
  roles for employee development. 
  • Evaluate
    the effectiveness of measurements used for a distance learning module in the
    training and development program.

Context

A distance learning
module in a training program can be used in the following ways:

• Before a group training, to develop the group’s basic skills or
  knowledge.
• During the training program, to supplement classroom training.
• After the training program, to follow up.

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To be effective, a
distance learning module in a training program must contain:

• Information the trainees have not previously learned.
• Practice or the opportunity to do what has just been learned.
• Feedback on what was practiced correctly or what went wrong.

Questions to consider

 As you work to complete
this assessment, you may find it helpful to consider the questions below. You
are encouraged to discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an
interested friend, or a member of the business community, in order to deepen
your understanding of the topics.

• What diversity and cross-cultural factors might you consider in
  the design of your distance learning module?
• What impact might the age of trainees have on the use of
  technology in training?

Suggested
Resources

The following optional
resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to
provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research
Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your
courseroom.

Library Resources

The following resources
are provided for you in the Capella University Library and are linked directly
in this course. 

• Wagner, R. J., Vanevenhoven, J. P., & Bronson, J.
  (2010). A
  top ten list for successful online courses. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 6(2), 542.

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Course Library Guide

A Capella University library guide has been created specifically
for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in
the BUS-FP4047
– Employee Training and Development Library Guide to
help direct your research.

Bookstore Resources

The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and
assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these
materials are available for purchase from the Capella
University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course
ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath)
course designation.

• Blanchard, N. P., & Thacker, J. (2013). Effective training (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River,
  NJ: Prentice Hall. 
  • Chapter
    7.

Assessment instructions

Requirements

For this assessment,
complete the following:

• Describe the information conveyed to trainees in the distance
  learning module.
• Articulate how a distance learning module fits into the overall
  training program design.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of distance learning on an
  organization’s training strategy.
• Illustrate how practice and feedback are incorporated to measure
  the transfer of learning.
• Analyze how distance learning supports employee development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of measurements used for a distance
  learning module in the training and development program.

Additional
Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication
  is in a professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted
  according to current APA style.
• Headings: Incorporate level headings according to current APA style.
• Length: A typical response will be 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• References: Use at least two references.

 

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