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The Web-Based Training Advantage
The Web-Based Training Advantage
The Most Cost Effective Choice The "How To Master" online Web-Based Training provided by RAA is by far the most cost effective choice for comprehensive computer training. A single one-day instructor-led class covers only one level of only one version of an application (such as Word 2000 Level 1) and typically costs between $100-$300. If you need training in multiple applications (as you would when upgrading to new versions) and/or intro-advanced levels, this quickly becomes extremely expensive. Web-Based Training provides you with intro-advanced training for every version of every application for the same or less than you pay for a single day's instructor-led training covering only one topic. Even courseware is a more expensive choice than Web-Based Training for the equivalent content.
Includes Upgrades & New Versions With a license for the Entire Library of titles, you are automatically insured training for all new versions and upgrades of software applications when they come out.. Microsoft Office is once again about to undergo a major upgrade to another new version---The Entire Library license will include the new MS Office training when it is released. This means you don't have to purchase more training, giving you the best value for your training investment!
Comprehensive Customizable Content Web-Based Training offers introductory through advanced level courses, including preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist certification if desired. You can customize which specific courses and lessons are provided for each student or for a particular group to broaden or narrow the scope of the training/testing as needed.
Reinforces Learning Through Repetition There is no limit to the number of times any lessons or tests can be taken; they can be repeated as often as desired. Being able to go back over areas that need review and to practice as often as needed significantly reinforces the learning process.
Train Anywhere, Anytime To Fit Your Schedule All you need to access the Web-Based Training is a computer connected to the Internet---then you can login to the Web-Based Training anytime 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This means you can do the training/testing whenever it best fits YOUR schedule. This solves a very common problem with instructor-led training where organizations struggle trying to get everyone scheduled into a class without disrupting business. It also means you can do the training/testing anywhere in the world where you have access to a computer connected to the Internet---these days you'll find them everywhere, in hotels, libraries, internet cafes, computer labs, and of course at home! So even while on a business trip or vacation, you could use any extra time for training. For people with busy work and family lives, this kind of flexibility makes it possible to fit training into hectic schedules.
Assess Skills To Target Learning Needs Prior to beginning training, students can take a Prescriptive Test on any subject (such as Microsoft Word Level 1) which will evaluate their score and then list those training modules that were not passed. This streamlines the learning process by eliminating the need for training on topics the student is already proficient on. It is also an invaluable screening tool for instructor-led training to accurately place students in the most appropriate level classes. Click here to see an example of the results of a Prescriptive Test.
Testing To Measure Or Grade Results The
Web-Based Testing available for each course can evaluate how much a
student knows before or after completing the training. This is
valuable for measuring improvement, determining the proficiency level
of the student, and as a tool to reinforce learning. The
"student report card" summarizes all the test result
information, and provides scoring that can include letter grades customizable
to any desired grading scheme. This makes the Web-Based Training
an excellent, ready-to-go curriculum that Schools can easily implement
to offer comprehensive computer training courses.
Click
here to see an example of a Prescriptive Test report card. Provide
Consistent Organization-Wide Standards The
Web-Based Training curriculum insures that an organization can provide
its employees all the same consistent standard of high quality
training. One of the drawbacks of instructor-led training can be that
the quality of instruction varies greatly depending on the particular
instructor and/or the content provided, plus after the classroom
training there often is no easy way to determine what students have
learned. Web-Based Training & Testing eliminates these
concerns and takes the guesswork from this process. It gives
organizations the means to insure their employees develop and maintain
whatever standard of computer proficiency is desired. Students
can use the Web-Based Training anytime that is convenient for them,
and go as slow or fast as they want and retake any lessons or tests as
often as they like. This is an advantage over classroom
training, where classes are typically a mix of individuals with
different skill levels and the training is often too fast or too slow
for many people, causing them to miss important information. The
Web-Based Training is approved by Microsoft as curriculum for
preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification (note
that Microsoft recently changed the name from MOUS to MOS). It
includes a "MOS Track" that arranges the lessons
specifically geared toward preparing for MOS certification. Click
here for more information about MOS. There
are three different learning "Tracks" available to choose
from, and the Web-Training license can include any one of them or all
three if desired.
The
"Level 1-2-3" is best for beginners; it displays the lessons
in a sequence from beginning topics to advanced. The
"Tasks" track is best for more intermediate users who wish
to select particular topics to learn; lessons listed by topic rather
than by skill level. The "MOS" track arranges the
lessons in a sequence geared toward preparation for the MOS
certification exam. There
are three different learning modes available: Standard, Slideshow, or
Practice. The Standard mode tells you about the topic and how to
perform all the steps to complete a task, and you provide interaction
and input. Most people use this mode. The Slideshow mode
automatically moves through the lessons; you just listen and watch as
it demonstrates. The Practice mode assumes you are already familiar
with the topic and lets you try the steps of the lesson without help
(but error messages will still be there as needed). You can
switch modes at any time during any lesson. Interactive
With Audio, Graphics & Animation The
Web-Based
Training includes audio narration and sound effects (both of which can
be turned off if desired), as well as graphics and animation to
demonstrate topics and tasks. It is highly interactive,
prompting you to perform tasks and providing help and feedback
correcting your mistakes. This type of interactive multimedia
training makes the learning process more enjoyable and
effective...it's fun! Stand
Alone Or Supplement To Classroom Training RAA
Web-Based Training & Testing is a Learning Management System that
can be used by itself as your complete training solution. If you
already have an existing instructor-led training program or wish to
also have instructor-led training, the Web-Based training is highly
recommended as an excellent supplemental resource. It provides
students who have taken classroom training a very effective and
flexible way of practicing what they have learned. Admin
Tracking & Reporting To Monitor Results The
Web-Based Training administrative license allows administrators or
managers to track and monitor all the activity and results for any
student or group of students, and see and print out (if desired) a
variety of reports as needed. This is a valuable tool for
helping to motivate individuals to keep on task and meet training
goals, as well as for creating training progress reports that can show
you the return on your training investment and help justify your
training budget. Online
Help, Glossary & User Guides The
Web-Based Training includes online Help, an extensive Glossary
covering all the terms for all your courses, and interactive multimedia
User Guides that demonstrate in detail how to use the Web-Based
Training Learning Management System for both students and
Administrators. There's even a fun little animated robot named
"H2M" that provides helpful tips on the current topic when
you want him to. Who
Should Use RAA Web-Based Training There
are many reasons RAA Web-Based Training is one of the best
comprehensive and cost effective training solutions for organizations,
companies, schools or individuals (see
The
Web-Based Training Advantage above). Some examples of those who
would particularly benefit from RAA Web-Based Training & Testing
include:
Large
Institutions, Organizations & Companies Medium
or Small Businesses Individuals
seeking employment Employees
wishing to enhance their skills Workforce
Agencies & Counselors Employment
Departments & Agencies Occupational
Counselors & Consultants Schools,
colleges & universities Training
Centers Computer
Stores What is
a LMS? Student
LMS Access online training & testing 24
hours/day, 7 days a week
Choose from MOUS, Level 1-2-3, or Custom tracks Switch learning modes at any time Take a Prescriptive Test to target specific training needs Review their progress Test themselves during or after training See statistics related to their performance
Generate individual training reports
Correspond with their training administrator
via system messaging
Get online Help, including an extensive glossary, help index, screen specific help, and user guides Administrative
LMS Access the LMS 24 hours/day, 7 days a week
Track student progress Generate training reports
Control student profiles
Assign courses and testing to individuals or
groups
Customize training & testing
Specify the desired scoring/grading scale
Create student groups
Create other administrators with varying
degrees of access rights to facilitate a secure working
environment The System Requirements are
slightly different for the new HTML-based training compared to the original
Authorware-based training.
Authorware-Based Minimum System
Requirements
Pentium Class or higher CPU, 133mHz or faster 32 bit Operating System 16 MB RAM (32 recommended) 800x600 or greater resolution, 256 colors or
greater Internet Connection (56k modem or higher) Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher OR Netscape
Navigator 4.0 or higher Macromedia Authorware Web Player version 5.1 or
higher (web browser plug-in) Sound card and speakers (or headphones)
recommended but not required HTML-Based Minimum System Requirements
HTML-Based Minimum Web Browser Requirements
HTML-Based Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer Settings:
Netscape Settings:
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