Effective Use of Computer Training Videos

The use of videos in training has opened up newyour video material. There are thousands of Computer
possibilities in almost every area that uses training intraining videos available on the market. They cover
any way. The use of visual images and the ability toevery area that could be imagined. This makes it
display charts and illustrations is extremely effective.possible to match the videos used in an organization's
This is true in computer training. Computer trainingtraining program to the type of work done within the
videos come as close as possible to recreating anorganization. Videos that spend excessive amounts of
actual classroom environment. In some ways, the usetime covering material that is not necessary will
of videos can surpass a classroom. It is only the directalienate the students and waste precious training time.
response to a confused student that can be providedThe person responsible for coordinating the training
by a live instructor that surpasses the videoshould review the videos to insure they are
presentation.appropriate to the training needs.
Computer based training, or CBT, is another use of theOnce the proper videos have been selected and the
video. A video presentation can be used on atraining schedule has been established, it is important to
computer. This enables an employee that works withtreat training with a sense of priority and purpose. If the
a computer at his job station to actually use hisemployees or students perceive that training is not
computer as the monitor for the training video. Allconsidered that important within the organization, they
evidence that has been collected supports the valuewill not give it the attention necessary to achieve first
of CBT. It has been shown that as little as three hoursrate results. On the other hand, when training is treated
of CBT has led to as much as a 19% increase inas a valuable and necessary part of the overall
productivity. There has been a demonstrated increasemission statement of the organization, this attitude will
in employee skills and efficiency after exposure tobe reflected in the attitude of the students. Computer
even the most minimal video based training.training videos that are of high quality and appropriate
When you use Computer training videos for the ITto the organization's goals can help show that training
training, it is important to make a proper selection ofis being taken seriously.