5 Advantages For Using Interactive Dvds For Staff Training

Interactive DVDs (iDVD's) are not new to the learning marketplace

, but they still have advantages over online solutions. In this article we will look at five advantages why iDVDs have the edge over other methodologies, and explain what should be considered when purchasing an iDVD.

As with any training, the content should be interesting, informative and not too long. Everyone has a time span that, when reached, they switch off. So ideally the training should be available in short modules, it should be easy to return to and continue with after a short break. Video content should be included in the training in order to keep the visual side of the brain engaged. Interactive questioning ensures the student has understood the material and avoids boredom and a zombie-like trance. Coupled with a work book containing actions plans and material for further development and you have a student well equipped for receiving high quality training. Now you know what is expected, lets look at the advantages.

Here are the 5 advantages

1. Cost. When you see the cost of iDVDs compared to online courses it look as if its a no-brainer and online wins hands down, but lets work this out. Lets compare an iDVD for 650 and the same online course for 40 per student. Now if your company has 20 staff who all need to take this course, the cost is 800 compared to the 650 for the iDVD, which is a saving straight away. But lets look further. More new staff over the next few years, the one off cost of an iDVD now becomes cheaper in comparison to the online.

2. No need for internet connection. With many meeting/training rooms, wireless internet maybe available but unreliable. This takes up training time to sort and if not reliable, you soon lose the interest of the students. With iDVDs its as simple as insert and play. Just place the iDVD into a DVD unit or computer with a DVD drive and the training can begin.

3. Phishing. The major concern for any business is knowing that the online company that they are using are safe and not a phishing website. (Wikipedia meaning - phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication). With iDVDs a computer isnt needed so its 100% safe.

4. Reusable. Online licences are for a period of time. iDVDs are perpetual and can be used time and time again. The more times your staff view and use them, the more money your organisation will accumulate in savings.

5. View before deciding. Without question if you only use an iDVD once or not at all, this can be an expensive training session. For example a DVD or iDVD is acquired and then you find out that the content or quality is so poor it cannot be used. Can you ask for a refund because of this? Instead ask for a no obligation demonstration, e.g. an online example of the whole product, before spending any money. You will then know if it is right for your organisation.

With all this in mind I hope that I have given you confidence to acquire DVDs and iDVDs from any supplier including Balance Learning UK Ltd (www.balancelearning.co.uk for all your Management Training needs).

by: Paul Lamb

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