Computer Based Training (CBT)
Presentation from TCCC -Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL
December 2003
PowerPoint Version (475 kb)
Florida DOT
Douglas Townes, P.E
Coastal Engineering
Blair Maury, Jennifer Vonusa, and Arnie Walker
What Software?
How do you administer examinations?
"In house" or "Consultant"?
Slide 2
Software Considerations & Experience
Authorware |
TrainerSoft |
Dreamweaver |
Slide 3
TrainerSoft 8
Slide 4
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Advantages
- Cost ($400)
- HTML friendly
Disadvantages
- Primarily web-site development
- Very limited and awkward Quiz & Exam Limitations
- Needs additional software support
- ADA support?
Used for current On-line FHWA And FDOT Drilled Shaft Inspector Tutorials
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Slide 5
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Advantages
- Extensive course options
- Extensive exam & quiz options
- Imports Power Point
- ADA supported
Disadvantages
- Cost ($3,000)
- Advanced computer skills required
- Requires special viewer
- Requires distribution agreement
Used for current Florida CBT courses
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Slide 6
Software Comparison
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Authorware |
Trainersoft |
Dreamweaver |
| Ease of Use |
3 stars |
5 stars |
3 stars |
| LMS compatible |
4 stars |
4 stars |
1 star |
| Power Point Insert |
4 stars |
4 stars |
1 star |
| Exam Capabilities |
4 stars |
3 stars |
1 star |
| ADA Support |
5 stars |
3 stars |
1 star |
| Distribution |
2 stars |
4 stars |
3 stars |
| Results Tracking |
4 stars |
4 stars |
1 star |
| Costs |
2 stars |
2 stars |
5 stars |
Slide 7
On-Line Exams
- Exam Security
- Who is taking the exam?
- Can the exam be copied?
- Does multiple exam questions with random scrambling capability give security?
- How do you reduce the need for a "human" proctor?
- Remote testing provider
- Dedicated DOT computer
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Slides 8 - 12
In-House or Outscource CBT Development?
Influencing Factors
- Staff
- Money
- Time
- Commitment
Staff
- Existing or new hires?
- CBT software experienced?
- Subject matter experienced?
- Targeted audience experienced
Money
- What does it cost?
- Do you have the funds?
Time
- Does the developing staff have time?
- Do the developers have technical expertise?
- Do the Technical People have time?
Commitment
- Is the group committed?
- Who is taking Ownership?
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Slide 13
Coastal Training
Blair Maury, Jennifer Vonusa,
and Arnie Walker
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