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Croom, Simon; Betts, Alan – Journal of Education for Business, 2011
The authors present a comparative study of 2 in-company educational programs aimed at developing frontline operator capabilities in forensic methods. They discuss the relationship between the application of various forensic tools and conceptual techniques, the process (i.e., curriculum) for developing employee knowledge and capability, and the…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Learning, Comparative Analysis
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Eyerly, Raymond W.; And Others – SRA Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1993
The design and implementation of Pennsylvania State University's training program in research administration is described. The program combines existing, commercially available computer training modules with in-house expertise to provide affordable training to support staff involved in grant and contract administration. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Contracts, Grants, Higher Education
Mitchell, Charles J. – Training, 1991
Describes a program to screen out job applicants who lack the basic math skills needed to work in an aircraft manufacturing plant. Also describes the inplant program for employees. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Inplant Programs, Job Applicants
Krupp, Marguerite – Training Technology, 1972
Training Technology is a supplement to Educational Technology. (AG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Industrial Training, Inplant Programs
Dore, Roger M. – 2001
A study compared test scores obtained by adult learners taught oral, written, and/or interpersonal communication skills by four different methods over two different lengths of time. The learners and those in a control group, which was not taught at all, were 171 bank employees. The teaching methods were executive coaching (one tutor and one…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Banking, Business Communication, Communication Skills
Hata, David M.; Morris, Richard D. – 1984
The Oregon Electronics Worksite Training Program created a system for delivering vocational education and training to individuals employed within the electronics and manufacturing industry in the Portland metropolitan area. The approach selected by Portland Community College was to use interactive video instructional materials in a self-study,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Electricity, Electronic Technicians, Electronics
Poulton, Bruce R. – 1992
The Workplace Literacy System Project (WLS) prepared interactive CD-ROM discs containing about 50 hours of instruction and drill in basic skills presented within the context of the textile/apparel manufacturing industry. The project was conducted at a Sara Lee knit products plant in North Carolina. During the project, literacy task analyses were…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development
Pennsylvania Blue Shield, Camp Hill. – 1994
A project developed a model curriculum to be delivered by computer-based instruction to teach the required literacy skills for entry workers in the health insurance industry. Literacy task analyses were performed for the targeted jobs and then validated with focus groups. The job tasks and related basic skills were divided into modules. The job…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction
Lashof, Judith R. – 1992
The Vermont Institute for Self Reliance (VISR) conducted a Basic Educational Skills for Training (BEST) program, a national demonstration project in workplace literacy, from April 1990 to March 1992. BEST provided learner-centered, context-based literacy instruction onsite, on company time, at two General Electric (GE) Aircraft Engines Rutland…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1981
Written by California teachers and administrators involved in distributive and office education at the secondary and community college levels, these 24 articles present information on new methods of instruction and uses of technology occurring in the business world and in education. Topics covered include Centers for Business Teacher Education,…
Descriptors: Accounting, Bilingual Education, Business Education, Business Education Teachers