Analyze how a distance learning module impacts organizational training strategies and employee development.
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.
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.
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.
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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.