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Training and Development System

Notes Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
7. ……………….. has been characterised by an attempt to imitate and create plausible
dimensions of reality based on an understanding of the interrelationships governing it.

8. Simulators are devices that can …………...... the conditions and experience of an actual job.
9. Simulators are not the actual equipments used in the real workplace, but a replication of
them for using in the ......…………….

12.4 Technology’s Influence on Training and Learning

New training delivery and instructional methods include:
1. Mobile technology and training methods
2. Intelligent Tutoring System

3. Technologies for training support
4. Technologies for training administration

12.4.1 Mobile Technology and Training Methods

Mobile technology consists of:
1. Wireless transmission systems (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)
2. Mobile devices (PDAs, GPS, RFID, etc.)

3. Software applications

Challenges

The Challenges associated with mobile technology training methods are:
1. Ensuring employees know when and how to take advantage of the technology.
2. Ensuring employees can connect to a variety of networks irrespective of their location or
mobile device.

12.4.2 Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS)

Intelligent tutoring systems are instructional systems that use artificial intelligence. There are
three types of ITS environments which are:

1. Tutoring
2. Coaching
3. Empowering
Intelligent tutoring systems are different from other new training technologies in several ways.
Some of the significant features which make intelligent tutoring system differ from others are:
 Intelligent tutoring systems have the ability to match instruction to individual student
needs.

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