Instructional Technology

Advantages

Disadvantages

Computer-Based Training (CBT)  

Instruction delivered on a computer without instructor involvement. Managed through a LMS

·          Temporal independence

·          Increased learner centeredness

·          Modularity

·          Immediate response

·           rapid response time

·          Scheduling flexibility

·          Operational costs

·          Reusability

·          Ease of Use

·          Increased interaction w/ Instruction

·          Lack on interaction

·          Lack of instructor

·          No control of learning environment

·          Access to computer required

·          Platform dependence

·          Implementation costs

·          No control of results

·          Quality of Material

·          Support infrastructure (Mantyla, 2001)