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What is online training?
employers offer online training programs to enhance skills
Advantages to the employer
Saves travelling and valuable staff time
Monitor using automatic tracking systems
Flexibility on when and where it is used
Reduce cost on an in-person trainer with no risk
Advantages to the employee
Learn at convenient times at their own pace
Access training together globally
Multimedia assets make content more attractive
Highly interactive courses with VR
What does MOOC stand for?
Massive Open Online Course
What does VLE stand for?
Virtual Learning Environment
What is e-commerce?
buying and selling products and services over the internet
Advantages to the customer
Ordering online takes less time than travelling
Access product reviews and price comparisons
Wider choice with customisation and greater availability
Disadvantages to the customer
Rely on images and descriptions so mightn’t meet expectations
Scam websites and fake products
Time delay in delivery and extra charge
Advantages to the retailer
Out of town warehouses save on expensive outlets
Accessed on a global scale with larger customer bases
Reduce staffing costs compared to physical shops
Disadvantages to the retailer
May not use website over concerns of credit-card fraud
Goods not arriving on time/ faulty give a negative experience
Not able to connect on a personal level
What is online banking?
using the internet to access bank accounts via a secure website
Why might someone use online banking?
Check their bank balance
View or print bank statements
Pay bills online
Set up new, separate accounts
Transfer money from their accounts
Pay using NFC
How does online banking work?
customers use a username and password to log on to the website
for additional security they may be asked security questions
once online they can carry out a range of activities
Advantages for the customer
Website is available 24/7
Access their account globally or at home
Faster payment allows money to be moved immediately
Disadvantages for the customer
Not able to deposit or withdraw cash
If website is down, accounts are inaccessible
Difficult to sort specific problems
Advantages for the bank
Fewer staff required as no need to visit bank
E-statements save on paper and postage costs
Attract a larger customer base globally
Disadvantages for the bank
Security risks and cybersecurity threats
Not all customers have access to internet
Create and maintain complex security systems
What is a simulation?
a computer model to represent a real-life object
How are simulations created?
large volumes of data and mathematical equations producing 3D graphics
When are simulations used?
Pilots learning to fly
Car manufactures testing designs
Architects creating models of buildings
What is virtual reality?
using simulations to recreate experiences in a virtual world and immerse the user using sensory hardware
What is the benefit of simulations?
No costly fees or long hours/ in-person training
No risk to the person, mistakes are alright and it can be fun.
How are simulations used to train for jobs?
Training courses allow military personnel to practice without a physical set
Body scanners are used to produce a 3D model where surgeons can practice on the virtual patient before carrying it out
How are simulations used in education?
Experiencing experiments that are difficult to perform in class
Virtual field trips or visiting a museum or battle site
What is multimedia?
integration of text, audio, images and videos into a digital platform
What are gaming applications?
electronic games played on devices such as games consoles, mobile phones and computers
How do gaming applications work?
rules and increasing levels of difficulty they must comply with to move on
How has gaming developed?
From installation of discs alone to cloud services and online multiplayer
What does MMORPG mean?
Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game
How are gaming applications useful in education?
allow users to apply knowledge support their learning within a virtual world
use various roles to experience different situations, enhancing learning
multimedia assets increase motivation and communication skills of the learner
How are gaming applications useful in training?
can provide immediate feedback, helping users to evaluate what they have achieved.
