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Technological advances have created unlimited opportunities in education .
Training and technology have merged to create new methods referred to as technology -based
training . Technology -based training , for the purpose of this study , was defined as
training that is delivered via the Internet , CD -ROM , or video conferencing either at a
distance or in a local setting . A variety of forms of technology -based training were
found throughout educational and workforce settings .
The purpose of this study was to identify organizations that hire agriculture and
life sciences students for positions involving technology -based training and identify
competencies required for these positions from the perspective of the identified
organizations . This study described the technologies that the identified organizations
were using to design and deliver technology -based training , the audience to which the
organizations were providing training , and the competencies that the identified
organizations were seeking in potential employees .
Findings from this study revealed a need for individuals with specialization in
creating and providing technology -based training . Data suggested seven key skills and
competencies needed to work in technology -based training : 1 ) instructional design , 2 ) technology /computer skills , 3 ) the ability to conduct a needs assessment , 4 ) interpersonal
skills , 5 ) writing skills , 6 ) planning and organizational skills , and 7 ) evaluation skills .
The identified skills and competencies related to technology -based training mirror those
reported in previous research . Based on analysis of the data , it was concluded that
students with expertise in these skill and competency areas are more marketable in
organizations that hire agriculture and life sciences students . |
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