Whats the difference between computer-based training (cbt) and web-based training (wbt)?
Computer-based training (cbt) is a powerful way for people to learn at their own pace. Learners work at a PC on a software-based lesson that they access using a CD, the Internet or your Intranet (this is your choice). Lessons are created to include information to be read, visuals to illustrate the ideas and brief activities to ensure the learners understand the content before moving forward. In general, and dependent upon how fast they read, every 2 minutes or so, learners will be faced with a multiple choice question, a crossword puzzle, a match game or some sort of exercise. At the end, there is often a competency exam that is scored by the software and learners who pass with a score of 80% or better are considered “certified” on this content. In contrast, web-based training (wbt) is not self-paced. An instructor, who can be seen and heard or just heard, leads the class. Learners can work at individual PCs from anywhere in the world and use a method as simple as dialing a telephone n
