Using web technologies in training; Some case studies

Web Based Training (WBT) is an electronic learning technique in which the material is made accessible on the Internet by applying Web technologies. Typically, it has text and graphics, animation, audio and video. WBT is also referred to as "online courses" and "Web-based instruction"(http://www.commlabindia.com/elearning-articles/cbt-wbt.php). WBT offers a stimulating environment where the learner can learn at his own pace and can take the course at his convenience without any expense of time or travel. WBT can also be conveniently used by the physically challenged and can have Multi-platform capabilities, such as Windows, Mac, UNIX, PDA, phone, among others. In this study, we will show how we can use web technologies to develop web-based training tools. The web technologies will include HTML5, Php, Mysql, JQuery, Ajax, CSS, and SVG (TorstenIllmann et al., 2001). In particular, we will show how to use these technologies in a university environment to train students in a particular subject. The training tools will include assessments and knowledge reinforcement exercises as well as visual aids to electronic courses (Vincent et al., 2002) to deepen student understanding of the subject. These technologies and techniques can be used in companies, hospitals, plants to train the staff on a new system, new software, new medicines (Demetrios Sampson, 2006; Yazhen Zhang and Jian Li, 2011), or new procedures.