The exponential growth in Internet technologies has made the Web an efficient information vehicle. Modern Web editing tools facilitate the design and implementation of Web information systems that can meet the needs of a diverse population. In this context, Web-based training (WBT) has become a unique method for delivering training to individuals anywhere in the world at any time. However, a considerable amount of time and effort is required to produce course content into an Internet format. This paper presents a prudent approach to WBT development to avoid some of the pitfalls facing the introduction of such new technology in the virtual classroom, while providing the means to test new concepts before the creation of full-scale training packages. A description of the corrosion and control course presently offered by RMC Division of Continuing Studies illustrates some of the principles put forward.

Subject
Corrosion prevention, Marine environments, Materials, Objectives, Corrosivity, Sour environments, Skills, Mechanical failure, Corrosion inhibitors, Corrosion protection, Training, Corrosion monitoring, Types of corrosion
Keywords:
corrosion, web-based training, course design
Government work published by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) with permission of the author(s). Positions and opinions advanced in this work are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of AMPP. Responsibility for the content of the work lies solely with the author(s).
2004
GOV
You do not currently have access to this content.