Human memory has two channels for processing information : visual & auditory Cognitive Theory How Do People Learn? Human memory has a limited capacity for processing information Learning occurs by active processing in the memory system Limited capacity Active Processing New Knowledge, skills retrieved from LTM to transfer job LTM

What is E-Learning? Training delivered on…. that is designed to support individual learning or organization Inform Program : Lessons that build awareness, provide information Perform Program : Programs that build specific skills

Near Transfer (Procedural lessons ) Step by step tasks Steps learned in the training process are very similar to the process required in the job environment Perform Goals Far Transfer (Principle-based lessons) Designed to teach tasks with more than one outcomes, approaches Worker must adapt the guidelines to the various job situations