Analyses of Technology in Training, Learning and Development
Contents
Executive Summary 2
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 Literature Review 3
2.1 Introduction to Literature Review 3
2.2 Review of Topic 4
3.0 Research Methods 5
3.1 Primary 5
3.1.1 Interview 6
3.2 Secondary 6
3.3 Quantitative 6
3.4 Qualitative 6
4.0 Findings 7
4.1 3D Printing 7
4.2 Cost 7
4.3 Advantages of Technology 8
4.4 Disadvantages of Technology 8
4.5 Future of Technology 9
4.5.1 Digitised Classrooms 9
4.5.2 Virtual/Physical Studios 9
4.5.3 Algorithm-generated Lessons 10
5.0 Conclusion 10
6.0 Recommendations 11
Bibliography 12
Executive Summary
Over the past several years there have been great advances in the world of technology. It is important for trainers to keep up with the current trends and innovations. While technology for technology’s sake should never be the answer, it is important to know what is available and how it can be used in an organisation. Today’s businesses are filled with employees of varying learning styles and interests. Technology can be an important tool in bridging the gap between employee interests and trainer knowledge.
As today’s trainers are being trained, it is important they understand the importance of technology and the role it should play in Training, Learning and Development. This shows the arguments for and against technology and whether or not organisations are fully aware of the impact it can have on them by not adapting to it. There are various sources for both sides of the argument and if technology is something that needs to be dealt with.
Even in the future, technology will play a major part in an organisations Training, Learning and Development and it shown that these advances will come along very quickly like every other technology advancement has.
It is shown that technology needs to be adopted by the
Executive Summary 2
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 Literature Review 3
2.1 Introduction to Literature Review 3
2.2 Review of Topic 4
3.0 Research Methods 5
3.1 Primary 5
3.1.1 Interview 6
3.2 Secondary 6
3.3 Quantitative 6
3.4 Qualitative 6
4.0 Findings 7
4.1 3D Printing 7
4.2 Cost 7
4.3 Advantages of Technology 8
4.4 Disadvantages of Technology 8
4.5 Future of Technology 9
4.5.1 Digitised Classrooms 9
4.5.2 Virtual/Physical Studios 9
4.5.3 Algorithm-generated Lessons 10
5.0 Conclusion 10
6.0 Recommendations 11
Bibliography 12
Executive Summary
Over the past several years there have been great advances in the world of technology. It is important for trainers to keep up with the current trends and innovations. While technology for technology’s sake should never be the answer, it is important to know what is available and how it can be used in an organisation. Today’s businesses are filled with employees of varying learning styles and interests. Technology can be an important tool in bridging the gap between employee interests and trainer knowledge.
As today’s trainers are being trained, it is important they understand the importance of technology and the role it should play in Training, Learning and Development. This shows the arguments for and against technology and whether or not organisations are fully aware of the impact it can have on them by not adapting to it. There are various sources for both sides of the argument and if technology is something that needs to be dealt with.
Even in the future, technology will play a major part in an organisations Training, Learning and Development and it shown that these advances will come along very quickly like every other technology advancement has.
It is shown that technology needs to be adopted by the
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