An Action Plan Introduction Method for ICT Skills Training Improvement

Abstract

The ultimate goal of any technical training is the practical expression of acquired knowledge and skills on job performance. To provide an appropriate machinery to enhance this transfer of acquired knowledge and skills to job performance, a model of action plan introduction- "EAAP" (Embedded Accumulative Action Plan) was proposed; and action plans according to EAAP were developed and tested in an ICT skills training. The action plan included the proposed actions, measures to be taken, due dates, and related training subjects. These items were then reviewed and revised as necessary for several times during the course of training so that the action plan can be accumulative. As a result, the authors found the following: The action plan can be utilized (1) as a tool for formative evaluation of the training program by analyzing proposed actions in relation to the subjects taught and giving feedback to instructors, and (2) as a tool for application of learning and training results in the participants' job settings. These results indicate that the EAAP model is an effective way of introducing action plan as a part of ICT training.