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Weiss, Elaine – Performance and Instruction, 1994
Discusses how to design effective user interfaces for computer-based training (CBT) programs. Four types of interfaces are described: presentation, including consistency; conversation, including feedback and flexibility; navigation; and explanation, including online help. A job aid for evaluating CBT interfaces is included. (Contains 13…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Evaluation Methods, Feedback, Man Machine Systems
Moseley, James L.; Larson, Steven – Performance and Instruction, 1994
Discusses the evaluation of workshops and conferences and presents an application of Kirkpatrick's four-stage evaluation model, an accepted model for measuring performance and instructional interventions. Highlights include presurveys and postsurveys; participant reaction forms during the meetings; and assessing previous participants. (10…
Descriptors: Conferences, Evaluation Methods, Industrial Training, Measurement Techniques
Willard, Marsha – Performance and Instruction, 1992
Defines and discusses self-training systems and explains strategies for successfully implementing such systems. Highlights include marketing the program; budgeting for the program; preparing the program administrator; preparing the learners, including motivation and resource availability; monitoring progress; and enhancing transfer of training.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Budgeting, Computer Assisted Instruction, Evaluation Methods
English, Gary – Performance and Instruction, 1994
Discusses time management training based on the theory that it should be a conceptual, psychological, and sociocultural process aimed at the management of self and relations with others. Guidelines for effective time management training are suggested, including supporting social needs, self-awareness, and encouraging creativity. (LRW)
Descriptors: Creativity, Guidelines, Interpersonal Relationship, Self Management
Starr, Linda – Performance and Instruction, 1984
Presents 10 time management strategies to help administrators save time. The strategies discussed include lists, deadlines, work delegation, skill development, teamwork, flexibility, avoiding interruptions and procrastination, converting waiting or traveling time into productive time, and use of forms. (MBR)
Descriptors: Administrators, Check Lists, Efficiency, Guidelines
Mikos, Roseann; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1987
This article presents guidelines designed to assist instructional developers in improving their performance in workload estimates for prospective training development projects. Also provided is a description of an instructional systems development model for estimating, which includes front end analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. (LRW)
Descriptors: Conferences, Cost Estimates, Guidelines, Improvement
Norton, James R. – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Describes a Training Program Evaluation Matrix that can be used for both formative and summative program evaluation. Elements of the matrix include students; instructors; instructional materials; evaluation instruments and procedures; success criteria; evaluator; evaluation report preparer; and evaluation report audience. (LRW)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Industrial Training
Anderson, Vicki; Sleezer, Catherine M. – Performance and Instruction, 1995
Defines multimedia, explores uses of multimedia training, and discusses the effects and challenges of adding multimedia such as graphics, photographs, full motion video, sound effects, or CD-ROMs to existing training methods. Offers planning tips, and suggests software and hardware tools to help set up multimedia training programs. (JMV)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Instructional Development, Multimedia Instruction
Clark, Greg; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1992
Describes a method for training technically qualified personnel to become competent instructors for corporate and industrial training programs. The method identifies 24 teacher behaviors that promote effective learning, and a copy of an Instructor Feedback Observation Form which includes these behaviors is provided. (two references) (LAE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Rating Scales, Industrial Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Brethower, Dale M.; Smalley, Karolyn A. – Performance and Instruction, 1992
Presents a model for evaluating performance-based instruction that is intended for use by human resource development/performance technology professionals. Highlights include goal setting; program design and implementation; evaluating the use and impact of training; instructional tasks, including sequencing; quality of student products; and…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Evaluation Methods, Industrial Training, Instructional Design