A Comparison of Microcomputer Training Methods and Sources

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the methods and sources of microcomputer training currently used in the air Force in terms of their overall value to the job, training effectiveness, and level of competency achieved upon training completion. The three methods studied were classroom instruction, video-based training, and computer-based training (CBT). The three sources studied were in-house training functions, government-contracted training, and private (e.g., colleges and universities). One hundred and fifty-one government employees rated each method and source of PC training they had experienced. Classroom training was found to be the most often used and the most popular method of PC training, regardless of source. The preference of delivery method was classroom, CBT, then video-based training, regardless of source. Theses. (rrh)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216349

Entities

People

  • David M. Kondas

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Databases
  • Government Employees
  • Information Systems
  • Military Personnel
  • Personal Computers
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Systems Management

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.