Is interactive videocassette about to make a comeback?

Article Abstract:

Some early problems in using interactive videocassettes for personnel training activities have been resolved. Computers now make it easier for trainees to assess their own progress without the intervention of trainers. Computer control allows for location and play of specified video sequences, as well as overlay of computer and video output. Videodiscs still predominate in the kind of training applications to which videocassettes may be applied, but the potential of the cassette is strong enough that a number of firms have recently initiated interactive videocassette systems based on microcomputers such as Acorn BBC or Master, combined with VHS or U-matic players. The main selling point of the videocassette is that it frees the user from external specialists, allowing trainers to readily produce and customize their own material.

Interactive television, Video tape, Videotapes

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Do we really need intelligent teaching systems?

Article Abstract:

Intelligent teaching systems (ITS) are an artificial intelligence application that can be applied to personnel management. Such systems do not yet communicate in natural, English language, so the user must tolerate a somewhat cryptic communication level. Computer-based training systems that can be described as 'intelligent' tend to be large and very costly and tied to specific topics. Some content-free systems have been introduced recently that are the ITS equivalent of computer-based training systems such as Microtext, Mentor, and Tencore.

Innovations, Teaching, Computer-assisted instruction, Computer assisted instruction

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An integrated approach to CBT

Article Abstract:

Britain's Provident Financial Group PLC is a group of companies with interests in banking, retailing, computer services, insurance, in-store credit cards, and personal credit. Provident uses the 'Mentor' computer-based training (CBT) package to help manage its 500 locations. Several hundred employees utilize CBT monthly, and the 90,000 pound sterling CBT budget represents some 13% of the total training budget. The system is enhanced with interactive videodisc and videocassette usage.

Human resource management, Provident Financial PLC, Computer-based training, Computer based training, Mentor (Computer program)

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