Effectiveness of Computer Based Safety Training versus Face-to-face Safety Training in Veterinary Clinics

This study found no significant difference between short term learning of safety topics in veterinary clinic regardless of whether face-to-face (FTF) instruction or computer based training (CBT) were used. The significant differences in the data were the time required and the satisfaction of the participants. The CBT was significantly faster but was not well liked by most participants. The FTF was preferred but required more time to complete. CBT appears desirable from a long term financial standpoint due to its ease of presentation and lower time consumption, however it takes longer to produce and is more difficult to change. FTF appeared preferable for employee satisfaction or if frequent changes to the training are required, however a qualified instructor is required and the training takes longer to complete which will raise training costs over time.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Curriculum and Instruction

Grantor

University of Houston

Year dc:date.issued

2013

Author dc:creator

• Lem, Stephen H. 1967-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Olenchak, F. Richard

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Freiberg, H. Jerome
• McNeil, Sara G.

• Computer based safety training
• Computer based training
• Safety training

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• The author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10657/1380

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:uh-ir.tdl.org:10657/1380