Computer-based and web-based training

CBT, acronym for Computer-based Training, is a term commonly used for a means of education with no face-to-face interaction. This definition, however, is too general, as there are many branches of Computer-based Training which need certain specifications.

WBT, short for web-based training, is a term used for training delivered over the internet, or an intranet using a web browser. Web-based training includes static methods, such as streaming audio and video, hyperlinked web pages, live web broadcasts, and portals of information. Then we have interactive methods, such as bulletin boards, chat rooms, instant messaging, videoconferencing, and discussion threads.

It is very common for businesses to use web-based training to train employees. The instruction can be facilitated and placed by the trainer or self-directed and placed by the trainee.

History:

Historically, computer-based training faced many obstacles in breaking its way through popularity, due to the enormous resources required, human resources to create a CBT program, and hardware resources to run it. However, the increase in PC computing power, and the growing dominance of computers equipped with CD-ROMs, is making computer-based training a more reliable option for corporations and individuals alike.

Technology-enhanced learning:

This is very broad as a definition as well, as its evolving nature in the research field forces it to a continuous change. Technology-enhanced learning has the goal to provide socio-technical innovations; this field therefore describes the support of any learning activity through technology. Learning activities can often follow different pedagogical approaches; the main interest of technology-enhanced learning is to merge between these activities and modern technologies. This can range from enabling access to and authoring of a learning resource to elaborate software systems managing and managing process of learners with technical means.

Technology-enhanced learning has some very significant differences with E-learning, even though they are often perceived as synonymous. The main difference between the two is that technology-enhanced learning is only concerned with the technological support of pedagogical approaches that utilize technology.

Photoshop:

With many training programs available for sale, and the competition level rising high, Photoshop remains one of the best ever. To many illustrators, copyrighters, advertising executives and home users, Photoshop is irreplaceable. The E-learning industry therefore takes great care to make this training program in the best shape possible.

Self-paced adobe Photoshop training CD-ROMs:

These are designed for those who need self-scheduled classes at their own pace. The CD-ROMs consist of recorded classes, sample works, and plenty of material to enhance ones Photoshop skills.

Online Adobe Photoshop training:

These online courses include videos, demonstrations, interactive content and more. Could be self-paced and self guided as well, so the learner can control his/her own learning schedule.

Onsite adobe Photoshop training classes:

This feature gives learners the opportunity to get their questions answered on the spot, and seek any additional information whenever needed, as an online instructor is provided for guidance.

Linux Certification Training CBT:

For companies, Linux training is essential for employees, as this allows them to complete their jobs to the highest level of their abilities. Getting your company in touch with a series of CBT Linux training would be very productive and time consuming. We could think about how hard to achieve and financially exhaustive this would be if it weren’t for Computer-based Training, and that is one of this modern facility’s greatest advantages.

Basic Computer Training CBT:

For small business corporations, all your employees would need is basic computer knowledge, but you wouldn’t have all the time in the world to go teach them individually, nor would it be cost or time efficient hiring a trainer for such a purpose. Once again, this is where Computer-based training makes it all easy. With this course, your knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, outlook, Adobe Photoshop, and much more, will be complete, for whatever purpose intended.

Other Courses:

We’ve provided only a few examples of thousands and thousands of Computer-based Training courses. The list is endless, with a range of fields containing ICT, Management, Science, Management, and much more being covered. This could be considered as a new era of Academic Education! We cannot say exactly which of these training are the most important because there are different kinds of people who are using one of these programs perfectly and can fulfill the required task with it. What’s more all those programs are used in the vary areas, that’s why we can make sure that all of them are somehow important everywhere regarding to your professionalism.

Islamic Perspective:

The Islamic perspective is clear on this matter, and does not need much debate to reach a settled conclusion. Knowledge is a core part of Islam, and seeking knowledge is obligatory to all Muslims. Therefore, the fundamental principle here is knowledge, and gaining knowledge in all fields in all the ways possible is considered as worship to Allah.

Now if we look specifically at Computer-based and Web-based Training, which is only a method of facilitating knowledge, we will find no opposition from Islam at all, on the contrary, it is probably praised, due to its’ serving one of the greatest forms of worship to Allah, seeking knowledge.

The only prohibition that we could find in modern technology would be methods of facilitating Haram acts. For example, if computer-based learning is used to train certain soldiers on how to use certain machinery which they will operate to massacre a whole City, the CBT course would definitely be prohibited! But that cannot be used as a basis to an argument that CBT is prohibited, as Islamic Jurisprudence bases its judgment on the assumption that everything is pure and permitted in its original state, and only filthy and prohibited when an act of evil is evolved. For example, a knife is permitted to use, unless the intention is to kill someone.

We could therefore come to a conclusion that computer-based and web-based training is a blessing that Allah will reward use for using if we do so with the right intention. Muslims must not only take advantage of modern technology in developing themselves, but offer research papers to play an active role in modern development, as we are a Nation ordered to excel in all fields.