If the visual impact of the training material is really negative, the student will have a difficult time getting motivated to learn. Students are likely to be somewhat nervous using new software for the first time, so the easier the manual is to use, the faster they're going to learn. It's also important that the courseware motivates students by explaining why features will benefit them. It needs to satisfy the course objectives and promote active learning through questionnaires and practical exercises. Sessions should be short and include summaries and tests for understanding.
Developers generally learn best in an atmosphere that is fast-paced, modular, and concrete.
That's why it's important to find courseware that is flexible and can help them learn effectively. Charles Trepper is a Minneapolis consultant specializing in IT training and is the author of the upcoming book Training for Software Rollouts. How do you like the article. Please write to us.