The Key to Managing Staff Training: A Learning Management System.

The article discusses the use of learning management system (LMS) software in corrections staff training. LMS focuses on initial knowledge and skills acquisition, continuing education, refresher learning, and competency upgrading. Topics include choosing an effective LMS vendor, the benefits and cos...

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Publicado en:	Corrections Today Vol. 74; no. 5; pp. 36 - 39
Autor principal:	Geiman, Diane
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	American Correctional Association Oct/Nov2012
Materias:	Training of correctional personnel Learning management system Computer software industry Computer software development Computer software
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Sumario:	The article discusses the use of learning management system (LMS) software in corrections staff training. LMS focuses on initial knowledge and skills acquisition, continuing education, refresher learning, and competency upgrading. Topics include choosing an effective LMS vendor, the benefits and costs of building an in-house LMS, and the Corrections Online Training Collaborative (COTC) LMS offered by the American Correctional Association (ACA).