Technology based training- currently at my place of work we not only use training cd roms but also there are numerous web based training programs for anything from sexual harrasment to use of the university purchase card system. Currently in the Mid American conference we have actually gone to a video conferencing system for certain conference calls where they are presenting videos or graphics. All these kinds of things would not have been possible if not for a greater use of technology in the workplace.
Distance learning/education- I think that not only would it not be possible to do things such as this class but also in the workplace. With the cost of gas still pretty high telecommuting has become more acceptable in many workplaces. The more I think about that the more it amazes me where people can actually sit at home and use their work computer like they were there. Productivity will be higher and the worker loves it because they can make their own schedule and work when they want to.
I believe the assignments for this class are a lot more thought provoking than any of the two other classes I have taken in the in the Educational Technology realm. I feel like these assignments are actually thought out and have a purpose rather than in my other classes where they were merely the next assignment in the book. Being a person who uses technology on a daily basis I can say that for the most part the assignments have not been overly hard but hard enough where I have to spend time and do some actual thinking. I think the group as a whole has been great with supporting each other in this class but I will speak for myself and say that it has grown tedious for me to review and give an opinion on others work. I realize that part of the online experience is doing that but I find no joy in that. I believe that all the work for this class is relevant and can be put into place in the workplace and if I had the opportunity at my job to use any of it I know I could.
The only negative thing I can say and this is not about this class but the program in general is that I feel like too much of the material is covered in every class. I mean how many times can you create your own website or upload pictures. I understand that some students take classes in a different progression but it seems like all of my classes have really covered the main topics over and over again.
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I never realized that people were using video conferenceing more than making conference calls. At a place I used t owork, there was a conference call from the corporate office once a week, and sometimes the person involved would be confused at what they were requesting. Having video conferencing would be great, they could see a visualization of the things they wanted done.
I think that the video conferencing would also be valuable if put to use in the interview process. I know that I have done several interviews over the phone and it makes it very difficult to read how things are going without seeing the faces of the people that are interviewing you.
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