A Hybrid Investigation of Hypermedia Training.

Autor/inn/en	Harvey, Francis A.; Nelson, Adam
Titel	A Hybrid Investigation of Hypermedia Training.
Quelle	(1995), (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Adult Education; Data Analysis; Dropout Programs; Elementary Secondary Education; Hypermedia; Instructional Design; Instructional Effectiveness; Management Development; Qualitative Research; Trainees; Trainers; Training Methods; Use Studies + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Auswertung; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtserfolg; Qualitative Forschung; Auszubildender; Weibliche Auszubildende; Ausbildungslehrer; Trainer; Didaktik; Trainingsmaßnahme; Benutzerschulung
Abstract	This document describes research which investigated the effectiveness of the Cities in Schools (CIS) hypermedia training course for senior executives of that national dropout prevention program. The study employed a hybrid methodology of qualitative techniques and computer tracking tools, in order to provide a complete picture of how the hypermedia training course was delivered and received. Thirteen trainees and three professional trainers participated in a week-long training course. The goals of the study included how hypermedia is used in a "real-world" setting; hypermedia characteristics for further research; how frequently and to what extent trainers and trainees used hypermedia; methods of exploring hypermedia materials; and relationships of hypermedia use, non-hypermedia activities, and attainment of learning objectives of the course. Results of the qualitative component indicate that the following areas warrant examination in future studies: diversity of trainers and grouping issues; cooperative learning; presentation, formal evaluation of learning; applying learning to real-world situations; use of supplemental trainer-developed materials and print materials; variations in trainers' styles; time management; and course evaluation. The preliminary results of the computer tracking component of the study are presented, but it was not possible to continue the analysis of the relationship between uses of hypermedia and the attainment of specific learning objectives. Preliminary analysis of hypermedia paths used by trainers indicates that the trainees often traveled extremely complex paths while using the hypermedia training materials. Implementing computer tracking tools requires considerable programming expertise and effort, and are most efficiently implemented if they are incorporated into the design of the hypermedia application as it is developed. (Contains 8 references.) (AEF)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC