IMPORTANCE OF INTERNET FOR TRAINING NEEDS.

 

An Internet: can be defined as the connected network of computers all over the world which operates on a standard protocol and allow data to be transferred between computers.  It is a communication network which bridges all the small computer networks worldwide as a whole. Bernard (1996)

The internet transmit data from one computer (host) to other computers, individuals and organizations get access to the internet from internet service providers (ISP) like Google, EarthLink, and fios.  Levine &Baroud (1993) 

An internet has its origin in the United State of defence and was established in 1969 to provide a communication network for organization engaged in defence related research.

In 1992 the internet developed into a public media which enable people to post information and graphics on the internet.  The following are the importance of internet for training needs.

The training department has as much to gain from the intranet as any service department.

The work of the training department could not only be made more efficient with an intranet, but significantly more effective.

Distance learning, at its most basic level, takes place when the learners are separated by physical distance from their instructor. Distance learning programs can be useful in a number of situations; for those located in remote areas, people unable to travel to the program delivery site, just in time learning situations or any other reason learners need access to information but are unable to physically be at the site of the instructor.

Distance educators have a wide variety of technological options available to deliver programs to learners. Audio tools include the telephone, audio conferencing and one way audio tools including tapes and radio. Video images such as slides, film, videotape and videoconferencing are also used for delivery of education programs.

Computers are increasingly used in distance learning. Computers can be used as a self-contained unit to present individual lessons, to organize tasks and track students progress and records, and can be used to facilitate the delivery of instruction through electronic mail (e-mail), World Wide Web (www) applications, and computer conferencing and bulletin boards/web sites.

Corporate intranets have on current and future training needs in today’s business world, knowledge and technology are changing faster than ever. Computer hardware and software that is state of the art one year may very well be obsolete the following year.

Intranet based training can significantly shorten training time by offering web based training using a corporate network. Therefore, it is necessary to understand these technological

Advances and how they influence training. When developing or adapting distance instruction, the core content remains basically unchanged, although its presentation requires new strategies and additional preparation time. If the internet based training technologies will be used effectively people will make proper use of the time and avoid time wasted in class learning because students will get enough time to conduct their activities and studying at the same time.

By Lyimo Joseph.
BAPRM 42597