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Problem 1: As Avondale Industries grew, the challenge of training more and more employees in a variety of topics grew. The training and development office originally provided classroom-style training for almost all programs, but the expansion of the company to different states and then different countries made in-person training slow, cumbersome, and expensive. The training and development office transitioned several training programs to online instruction, implementing proven instructional approaches that made the learning environment much like the actual work environment. The big question they asked every time they developed an online training program was, "Can the level of learning via an online platform compare to that achieved in a classroom setting?" Which statement best answers that question?

1. Online learning can actually be more effective when trainees have control over the learning process and when they are able to practice and receive feedback.
2. Learning via an online platform can work, but the training and development office needs to understand the learning limitations and plan accordingly for follow-up training.
3. If the training and development office wants the level of learning to compare to that in a classroom setting, then it is best to try to duplicate that in the online training programs.
4. If the online training programs are to work, the training and development office needs to ensure that all participants have an adequate level of computer self-efficacy.