Learning Online

By Claudia Lynch, Benchmarks Online Editor and Matt Graham, UNT Libraries

In December of 1997, the University of North Texas signed a contract with CBT Systems* to provide computer based training (CBT) on a wide variety of computer-related subjects. There are a variety of training needs on campus, and it was determined that computer based training would best accommodate different learning styles and busy schedules. In CBT, the computer acts as your personal tutor, presenting instruction in an interactive multimedia format. With this self-paced, self-directed format you can customize your training by selecting only topics of interest to you, or you can let the program guide you through each lesson starting with the basics.

CBT on the Web

The UNT/CBT Systems Web site can be found at http://cbt01.library.unt.edu/ Currently, CBT Systems courses are only available for Windows-based PCs. For information about courses already licensed from CBT Systems, go to http://cbt01.library.unt.edu/Custom/INDEX.HTM There are currently 340 courses. The login page has a link to the registration form and other helpful links. Student accounts are removed after each semester.

CBT on CD-ROM

There are also some courses available on CD-ROM at the UNT Bookstore. These CDs run on Windows 95/98, Windows 3.x, and Windows NT. Computer Base Training CD-ROMs for sale at the UNT Bookstore now are (Click on a link for a list of titles on a particular CD):

• Internet Skills/Netscape Communicator 4.0 - $10 [These CBT courses are bundled with a full set of Internet software preconfigured to access UNT remote access resources.]

• IntranetWare 4.11 Administration - $15

• Windows NT 4.0 - $15 (server administration and user titles)

*CBT Systems has recently changed its name to SmartForce.