Training films have been transferred to the video format. The ease of use in developing and presenting the product during the training session, makes video superior to film in almost every instance.
Cost of Development
Developing in-house videos is quite expensive because each component of multimedia must be developed, then digitized, and integrated into logically flowing package. The cost also includes labor cost, equipment, etc. Though the method is expensive but per-person cost can be low if the population of the trainee is large enough. Most employees also use VCRs and televisions in their homes as well as in company; therefore the organization is not required to buy much equipment. But its one disadvantage is that only small group of people can easily see at the same time.
To overcome this disadvantage, videos can also be projected onto large screens with a projector.
Advantages of Videos
- It can easily be duplicated
- It is reusable and portable
- It can be used by the trainees at their convenience
- It can save the travel expenses and time
- It can bring productivity savings
Disadvantages of Video
- Information may not be specific to the training but it must appeal to large audience
- Trainees control the process of learning, which can sometimes lead to leniency on the part of trainees causing waste of resources, time, and money
- Learning at homes can bring many distractions, which in turn may result that trainee can stop the video anytime for his personal work
- Trainee may also fast-forward many parts, if he finds the video boring
Therefore, evaluating learning becomes very important when this type of training technique is used.
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