METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

VISUAL PRESENTATION

• Often referred to as “eyes on – hands off”
• Material is presented by means of a computer and LCD projector
• Participants do not have a computer unless they have brought their own

  Advantages

1. Good opportunities for questions and discussion
2. Course content can be flexible
3. Course can be completed in one day and still cover required material
4. Less expensive
5. No computer skills required

Disadvantages

1. Harder to retain information

HANDS ON TRAINING

• Each participant has a computer
• Working from data provided, the students create a set of books, make transactions and print reports.
  

  Advantages

  1. Completed work can be taken home and used as a guide
  2. More likely to retain the information learned
  3. Can get individual attention
  4. Usually smaller class sizes

  Disadvantages

  1. Introductory course needs two days and is more expensive
  2. Some computer skills required

  Note: Karsten Frydenlund will be instructing the S.I.A.S.T. sponsored classes in Saskatchewan.

ONE ON ONE TRAINING

• KF Ag Training and Consulting will send Karsten Frydenlund to your home to provide individual training
• Get assistance in setting up a set of books tailored to your needs
• Questions are specific to your operation

  Advantages

  1. Your computer and your books
  2. At the end of the day, your books are ready to use. You don’t have to come home from a class and try to remember what you learned.
  3. No traveling required.

  
  Disadvantages

  1. More expensive