Are Equipment Simulators Effective When Used for Technology-based Training
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چکیده
Formal technology-based training can be costly for all concerned. Efficient and effective alternatives to face-to-face training need to be found. One option is to use equipment simulators before undertaking formal training so that hands-on training can be conducted at a more advanced level and thereby increase efficiency. Case studies using Global Positioning System (GPS) simulations were conducted to determine their effectiveness in technology-based training. This paper demonstrates that it is possible to use equipment simulators to deliver effective training in the use of complicated technical equipment, and that the simulators can replace at least some of the conventional hands-on training.
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