In this paper we discuss the structure of training cases in web-based and case-oriented training systems. We combine the benefits of systems that support a structural representation of knowledge underlying a tutoring case and those that allow a fine granularity of didactical aspects. Our results emerged from the development of a training system in medicine, "Docs 'n Drugs – The Virtual Polyclin...

Many scholars have listed the problems that prevent organizations’ employees to attend face to face training methods. Additionally, they have presented Information and Communication Technology (ICT) especially distance learning system as important way to overcome these obstacles. However, they did not depend on empirical studies to mention those problems and to compare between traditional train...

Managers and analysts increasingly need to master the hands-on use of computer-based decision technologies including spreadsheet models. Effective training can prevent the lack of skill from impeding potential effectiveness gains from decision technologies. Among the wide variety of software training approaches in use today, recent research indicates that techniques based on behavior modeling, ...

BACKGROUND Healthcare institutions spend enormous time and effort to train their workforce. Web-based training can potentially streamline this process. However the deployment of web-based training in a large-scale setting with a diverse healthcare workforce has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction of healthcare professionals with web-based training and to d...

Computer technology has provided language testing experts with opportunity to develop computerized versions of traditional paper-based language tests. New generations of TOEFL and Cambridge IELTS, BULATS, KET, PET are good examples of computer-based language tests. Since this new method of testing introduces new factors into the realm of language assessment ( e.g. modes of test delivery, famili...