Computer-Based Training Technology: Overview and System Selection Criteria

Abstract

Selection of computer-based training (CBT) technology is dependent primarily on the intended application. CBT system applications fall into six categories: informational, drill-and-practice, tutorial, simulation, inquiry, and intelligent. The types of hardware and software used for each of these applications are different, and selection criteria include such items as cost, training location requirements, required video quality, ease of operation, and numerous other factors. The most important point in system selection is to identify the training application first and then select the appropriate technology to meet the training need. This document addresses the technologies that can be used in CBT applications. It gives an overview of the types of hardware and software that make up a CBT systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA172988

Entities

People

  • R. L. Sinek

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Control Simulators
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Digital Information
  • Hard Copy
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Instructors
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Mass Storage
  • Students
  • System Software
  • Trainees
  • Uss Carl Vinson

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Software Engineering.