7. Pros and Cons of CBT for students
Advantage of computer based learning |
Disadvantages of computer based learning |
|---|---|
| The course can be undertaken at their own pace so other students have no affect on personal progress | Keeping up the momentum and motivation may be difficult |
| Course can be undertaken at a convenient time perhaps in the evening or a gap in the day. | Course may too simple or too advanced for their current level of knowledge |
| Computer based training can make excellent use of multimedia to make it more interesting. e.g. video clips. | Training is mainly audio-visual with very little physical practice. Although there are 'follow-along-with-me' kind of training such as a cooking video. |
| Progress through the course may be tracked, allowing the student to pick up from where they left off | If the course if linear, then it may be frustrating to have to do sections they already know about |
| Student may be able to use activities such as interactive quizzes or games to practice | Very little interaction with other students, although some courses provide a social / forum area for members |
| May make use of pre-assessment in order to receive a tailored course | Critical dates may be missed due to lack of pressure to complete the course and yet some courses may be compulsory e.g. health and safety training or what to do in the event of a fire.. |
| Personal targets may be set to help with motivation and get a sense of progression. | May skip-read the course just to complete it, so depth of learning may be limited |
| An interactive course may include feedback and assistance from a real tutor, depending on the type of course being undertaken | Course may be boring due to the lack of interaction with other people. |
| Distance-learning computer courses offer access for students too far away to attend traditional learning venues. e.g. children living in a remote part of the Australian outback | Some things need to be learnt by doing e.g. swimming, driving. Computer based training can only be a supportive measure in this instance e.g. tips for better technique. |
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