The Complete Computer Trainer [Paperback]

Paul Clothier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070116393 | ISBN-13: 978-0070116399 | Publication Date: June 20, 1996 | Edition: 1

Written by a renowned trainer and columnist for IT Training magazine, this book shows the veteran and novice alike how to train students to learn on their own rather than rely on someone else to supply the answers. Engaging and succinct, it is sure to change the way trainers think.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Offers great tips and tricks for improving your training and yourself." -- Adams, Dawn, Service News, 12/96

"The book is excellent blend of the psychology of learning and communication, presentation skill enhancement, and the practical aspects of training." -- Database, 12/96

Plenty of computer books tell how to use a computer: this is one of the few addressed to computer trainers and teachers, imparting the basics on how to overcome common problems in computer training scenarios. Whether you're working with a single student or providing training for a group, this examines how adults learn software and explains how to teach computer skills with maximum results. -- Midwest Book Review

From the Back Cover

Increase your productivity and boost your return on training investment with a groundbreaking guide to training success! Clothier takes you beyond facts and teaches you how to empower students to become independent learners. In a breezy, humourous style, Clothier helps veteran and novice trainers alike develop the interpersonal and communication skills needed to be a successful computer trainer. This engaging handbook covers everything you would expect from a training manual, but unlike other manuals, it emphasizes how adults learn software and how to motivate them to keep learning on their own. This invaluable on-the-job reference packs useful information into short segments, so the information you need is easy to find no matter how pressed you are for time! You get: Tips and techniques culled from more than 15 years of training success; Practical ways to manage stress in computer training; How to deal with "difficult" and challenging learners; Case studies that show you how to put training principles into action. Brimming with practical, specific suggestions, this unique new manual will revolutionize the way computer trainers train.

Product Details

• Paperback: 299 pages
• Publisher: Computing Mcgraw-Hill; 1 edition (June 20, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070116393
• ISBN-13: 978-0070116399
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,770,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for all IT trainers and their managers!, January 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Computer Trainer (Paperback)

As a human resources and workforce learning/performance professional who has managed and executed all phases of end-user training at various times since 1982, I can't recommend this book highly enough. Although "Encouraging Independence" should be required for all novice computer instructors regardless of where they teach, it still serves as an excellent reminder for the more experienced. (I'm revamping some courseware as a result of that chapter.) "Training Delivery" provides a great outline for a train-the-computer trainer program. And for senior practitioners like me, "Trainer Development" and "Adapting to the Learner" are simply superb. (In the latter, he offers tips for handling different types of knowledge gaps plus cognitive and psychomotor challenges. With congenital and acquired neuropsychological disorders on the rise--meaning greater, not fewer, individuals with these conditions in the workplace now and in the future--plus the aging workforce, such issues have begged to be addressed in books on instructor effectiveness. Clothier rises to the occasion beautifully.) On a lighter note, I'm relieved to read Clothier's recall of an irony I've had: that limited sleep the night before a class has led to greater instructional effectiveness, adrenalin rushes notwithstanding!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Presents the essentials, January 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Computer Trainer (Paperback)

Like most people in the business world today, my position entails multiple jobs and responsibilities. One of those is an in-house training program. Because I have little teaching experience, this was a great book to help me get started by presenting the basics of everything from classroom set-up to learning and teaching personalities. Great book for the novice, and gives great ideas for the old-hatters.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A rare treat for computer trainers . . ., October 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Computer Trainer (Paperback)

While doing a university course I searched for training books specific to computer training and was finding it very difficult. I discovered Paul Clothier's articles in IT Training magazine and then bought this book. It has been invaluable, not only for the course, but also for my job as computer trainer in a publishing company. I particularly like his anecdotes which show how he has learned from his experiences - sometimes the hard way! There are lots of visuals too, which suits my learning style. A great book to pick up and dip into - it is next to my computer at all times!