BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
BOOKS
Books are an excellent source of information on the theories of computer-based training, as well as where to locate resources. If you are new to this field, it will be beneficial for you to review several computer-based training books to understand the basic concepts. Books like the ASTD Buyer's Guide and Consultant Directory, the Personnel Software Census, and the Trainer's Resource Directory can help point you in the direction of specific products or providers.
Alessi, Stephen M. and Stanley R. Trollip, Computer-Based Instruction: Methods and Development, 2nd ed. (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1991).
American Society for Training and Development, 1996 ASTD Buyer's Guide and Consultant Directory, (Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training and Development, 1996).
Lee, William W. and Robert A. Mamone, The Computer Based Training Handbook: Assessment, Design, Development, Evaluation (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications, 1995).
1995/1996 Personnel Software Census, (Roseville, CA: Advanced Personnel Systems).
Schwier and Misanchuk, Interactive Multimedia Instruction, (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications, 1993).
Steinberg, Esther R., Computer-Assisted Instruction -- A Synthesis of Theory, Practice, and Technology, (Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1993).
Trainer's Resource Directory (Hopkins, MN: Linton Publishing Company).
MAGAZINES
Many training magazines review computer-based training materials. Because computer-based training is a fast-changing field, magazines are one of the best ways to obtain current information on the latest state-of-the-art systems. Magazines are also an excellent source of computer-based training product reviews.
CBT Solutions [free subscription to qualified candidates]
44 Brewster Road
Hingham, MA 02043
Telephone: 617/749-4929
Creative Training Techniques (CTT) [$99/12] Lakewood Publications,
Inc.
50 S. Ninth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: 800/328-4329 or 612/333-0471 Service Center
Educom Review [$60/6]
InterUniversity Communications Council, Inc. 1112 16th Street, NW, Suite
600
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202/872-4200
E-Mail: pubs@educom.edu
The ERIC File [no charge]
ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education
1900 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1090
Telephone: 800/848-4815 or 614/292-435
E-Mail: ericacve@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
IT Training [$30/12 UK, $50 overseas]
Training Information Network Ltd.
Jubilee House, The Oaks, Pulslip
Middlesex HA4 7LF United Kingdom
Telephone: 0895-622112
Fax: 0895-621582
MicroComputer Trainer [$195/12 prepaid]
696 9th Street, PO Box 2487
Secaucus, NJ 07096-2487
Telephone: 201/330-8923
Fax: 201/330-0163
E-Mail: loretta@panix.com
Performance and Instruction [$69/12]
International Society for Performance & Instruction (ISPI) 1300 L Street
NW, Suite 1250
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: 202/408-7969
E-Mail: 75143.410@compuserv.com
Technical & Skills Training [$59/12, $50/12 member]
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
1640 King Street, Box 1443
Alexandria, VA 22313
Membership and Information: 800/628-2783
Customer Service: 703/683-8100
Information Center: 703/683-8183
E-Mail: astdic@capcon.net
Training and Development [$85/12 non-member]
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
1640 King Street, Box 1443
Alexandria, VA 22313
Membership and Information: 800/628-2783
Customer Service: 703/683-8100
Information Center: 703/683-8183
E-Mail: astdic@capcon.net
Training Directors Forum [$118/12]
Lakewood Publications, Inc.
50 S. Ninth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: 800/328-4329 or 612/333-0471 Service Center
Training Magazine [$68/12 US, $78/12 Canada/Mexico, $89/12 international]
Lakewood Publications, Inc.
50 S. Ninth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: 800/328-4329 or 612/333-0471 Service Center
E-Mail: trainmag@aol.com
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