For best results of the implementation of technology in the classroom is making connections between curriculum and technology (Guzman, 2009). Other factors are also important for technology integration; evaluation, methodological, personal elements, and communication (Guzman, 2009).
Types of technology used for training that I have used in the past with success are; Learning Management System, Webcasting, Intelligent Tutoring System, and Mobile Technology (Noe, 2010). In the past and present I had the opportunity to use Sakai and Moodle as an LMS. Links below can show you examples of these types of technologies.
LMS: Moodle
http://demo.moodle.net/
http://demo.moodle.net/
Webcasting: Live broadcasting
http://www.streamingmediahosting.com/live_streaming.htm?gclid=CJLQ567ZvbACFeU7OgodQHWLmQ
Intelligent Tutoring System: Spicynodes
Mobile Technology: Asus Padphone
There is a site in the past that I have talked about that I truly believe will be the future in training with the use of all 4 technologies that I talked about above and adding Simulation (Noe, 2010).
The Pranav Mistry
You can use Raspberry pi as the minicomputer needed to make Pranav device, on top of Microvision mini projector, any laptop web camera, mirror, a Wifi card or a tether connection to a smartphone to have access to the internet. This device is unique because instead of adapting our lives to technology, technology is adapted to exist in the human life.
Imagine being under a car needing to change the catalytic converter, by looking at the area an image will take place to then project labels to what you are looking at, then to show you the steps to remove the catalytic converter, by positioning your hand a certain way, when to pull or push motion, and replacing the converter, while all this imaging everything you are doing to be able to tell you what you are doing wrong and what would be the correct procedure. This is true technology training.
Imagine being under a car needing to change the catalytic converter, by looking at the area an image will take place to then project labels to what you are looking at, then to show you the steps to remove the catalytic converter, by positioning your hand a certain way, when to pull or push motion, and replacing the converter, while all this imaging everything you are doing to be able to tell you what you are doing wrong and what would be the correct procedure. This is true technology training.
References
Guzman, A (2009). Teaching competencies for technology integration in the classroom. Journal of Computer
Assisted Learning Vol:25, 453-469
Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee Training and Development. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Hello Neal,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the information on your identified high-tech tools for training.
What are the implications of the chosen technologies on the learners and the impact on training?
Hello Neal,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wealth of information. As I read through each list of new technology I'm a mazed as to what's now out there. In times of budget restrictions do you feel the use of your listed technology is a fordable for the majority of schools?
Hi Neal,
ReplyDeleteThank you for continuing to share your experiences with Moodle. Each week I learn a little bit more about this tool from your posts.
I too believe Intelligent Tutoring Systems will be useful in the future. However I had difficulties finding additional information about it's usage. Besides Spicynodes, do you have any others examples of it's use?
Patricia Kuskos
Neal,
ReplyDeleteVery good selection of links to demonstrate and/or describe the different technologies. The link to the Mobile technology: ASUS Padphone site did not work for me. The PranavMistry video on SixthSense technology was very interesting and holds tremendous potential for the future of training and development. I would have liked to have read more on how you see these technologies impacting how people learn and interact and the implications for future training and development.
Mike