Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Delivery System

When it comes to a delivery system, is important to question whether the delivery system was chosen because it was the most effective way to foster learning, or whether it was just what was available.

You should consider the type of instructors you have first. Then look at the strengths and weaknesses of different media or delivery systems. The instructor may not always have to be in the teaching environment.

Studies from the National Training Laboratories in Bethel, Maine show that lecture and reading have low retention rates (5-10%). Practice by doing have a higher retention rate (75%). Immediate application of learning in a real situation, and teaching others have the highest retention rates (90%).

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