scholarly journals A WEB-BASED CORE CURRICULUM TO MEET CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING NEEDS FOR MEDICAL RESIDENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph W. York ◽  
Gerald Stapleton ◽  
Leslie J. Sandlow
Keyword(s):  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
First Year ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Participant Satisfaction ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Online Format ◽  
High Level

To meet institutional requirements for resident education in a core curriculum, the UIC College of Medicine implemented an online educational program called the UIC Online Core Curriculum. The UIC residency is composed of 1,000 physicians in training in 60 programs at 18 training sites. Its size and distribution create substantial obstacles to classroom-based delivery. An online format offered a viable alternative to meet the college’s need to present uniform content, document participation, and confirm resident achievement while addressing the residents’ need for flexibility with the Internet’s anytime, anywhere availability.Development of an online core curriculum included a focus group of program directors, residents, medical directors, and other faculty who were asked to suggest course topics that met not only the "letter" of the requirement, but also the spirit of the general competencies. These discussions resulted in a list of 13 topics, or modules. In July 1999, a pilot study involving first year UIC residents demonstrated the feasibility of the program. The following year, all UIC residents began participating. In the past two years residents from other institutions have been added to the program, resulting in a current participant base of approximately 3,800 residents nationwide.An analysis of 2,544 anonymous end-of-module surveys demonstrates that most residents can effectively participate with minimal technical problems. Consistent with the "anytime-anywhere" approach to web-based instruction, residents complete the modules not only at home but also while at clinical and other university sites. Overall satisfaction as reported by residents is high, and the majority agrees that the material presented is useful.Based on findings to date, the online core curriculum is an efficient and cost-effective method of providing a required program to a large, distributed population of learners while maintaining a high level of participant satisfaction.

Making E-Training Cost Effective through Quality Assurance

2009 ◽  
pp. 623-631
Author(s):  
Lichia Yiu ◽  
Raymond Saner
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Corporate Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Training Cost ◽  
E Learning ◽  
American Society ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Cost

Since the 1990s, more and more corporate learning has been moved online to allow for flexibility, just-in-time learning, and cost saving in delivering training. This trend has been evolved along with the introduction of Web-based applications for HRM purposes, known as electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM). By 2005, 39.67% of the corporate learning, among the ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) benchmarking forum companies, was delivered online in comparison to 10.5% in 2001. E-learning has now reached “a high level of (technical) sophistication, both in terms of instructional development and the effective management of resources” in companies with high performance learning function (ASTD, 2006, p.4). The cost per unit, reported by ASTD in its 2006 State of Industry Report, has been declining since 2000 despite the higher training hours received per employee thanks to the use of technology based training delivery and its scalability. However, the overall quality of e-learning either public available in the market or implemented at the workplace remains unstable.

Web-Based Learning and Instruction

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie N. Morphew
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experience ◽  
Employee Training ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Web Based Instruction ◽  
Education Today ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Web Based Education

The precipitous rise in Web-based education and employee training speaks volumes of technology’s far-reaching potential. While most agree that Web-based instruction can be cost-effective and convenient, few academicians and practitioners have examined the efficacy of Web-based learning in terms of constructivism, the most widely accepted model of learning in education today. The constructivist approach to learning acknowledges that both teacher and student bring prior knowledge to the learning experience. Over time and through interaction with others in the learning environment, the student co-constructs new meaning as a knowledge-building process—piece by piece, new knowledge is built onto former knowledge. This differs from the former notion of learning that considered children as empty vessels waiting to be filled (tabula rasa). While constructivism is widely accepted by educators in theory, it is not always evident in teaching practices, including Web-based instruction. To help academicians and practitioners provide effective constructivist learning experiences for students and employees, the following issues will be addressed:

scholarly journals The Effects of an Interactive Web-based Test of English for International Communication Tutoring Course on Thai Students’ English Grammar Proficiency

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orabudh Mayanondha ◽  
Kittitouch Soontornwipast
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
International Communication ◽  
Student Interaction ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Web Based ◽  
English Grammar ◽  
Online Test ◽  
Thai Students ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
High Level

There has been a range of online Test of English for International Communication courses in Thailand. However, the courses lack interaction, and learners do not have enough opportunities to contact tutors when they have problems. Therefore, the interactive web-based Test of English for International Communication tutoring course was developed in this study to promote interaction in online learning. This study investigates the effects of the course on students’ English grammar proficiency and explores students’ opinions on the course. The participants were 40 Thai students enrolling in the course. This research employed the mixed-methods approach. The effects of the instruction on grammar proficiency were assessed by pre- and post-tests. Students’ opinions were explored through reflective journals, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews. The results show that students’ grammar proficiency significantly improved after taking the course. All students had a positive attitude towards the course. They perceived a high level of instructor-student interaction, leading to an increase in learning motivation and eagerness to complete the course. Although student-student interaction was in a slightly lower degree, the students had a positive impact on one another. Besides, considerable course flexibility facilitated active learning and increased students’ satisfaction. This course also encouraged autonomous learning as the students perceived a sense of responsibility for their study. Extrinsic incentives effectively motivated students to become more active and participate in activities. This study provides a guideline of the teaching approaches to incorporate the concept of interaction into web-based instruction to improve students’ grammar proficiency.

scholarly journals The colour analysis method applied to homogeneous rocks

Geologos ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-239
Author(s):  
Amadé Halász ◽  
Ákos Halmai
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Waste ◽  
Rock Type ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
The Core ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Natural Gamma ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
High Level

Abstract Computer-aided colour analysis can facilitate cyclostratigraphic studies. Here we report on a case study involving the development of a digital colour analysis method for examination of the Boda Claystone Formation which is the most suitable in Hungary for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Rock type colours are reddish brown or brownish red, or any shade between brown and red. The method presented here could be used to differentiate similar colours and to identify gradual transitions between these; the latter are of great importance in a cyclostratigraphic analysis of the succession. Geophysical well-logging has demonstrated the existence of characteristic cyclic units, as detected by colour and natural gamma. Based on our research, colour, natural gamma and lithology correlate well. For core Ib-4, these features reveal the presence of orderly cycles with thicknesses of roughly 0.64 to 13 metres. Once the core has been scanned, this is a time- and cost-effective method.

scholarly journals The Process of Installing REDCap, a Web Based Database Supporting Biomedical Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 916-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Mare ◽  
S. Hazelhurst ◽  
B. Kramer ◽  
M. Klipin
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Research Data ◽  
First Year ◽  
Training Workshop ◽  
End User ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Human Research Ethics ◽  
The University ◽  
Vanderbilt University

Summary Background: Clinical and research data are essential for patient care, research and healthcare system planning. REDCapTM is a web-based tool for research data curatorship developed at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, USA. The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa identified the need for a cost effective data management instrument. REDCap was installed as per the user agreement with Vanderbilt University in August 2012. Objectives: In order to assist other institutions that may lack the in-house Information Technology capacity, this paper describes the installation and support of REDCap and incorporates an analysis of user uptake over the first year of use. Methods: We reviewed the staffing requirements, costs of installation, process of installation and necessary infrastructure and end-user requests following the introduction of REDCap at Wits. The University Legal Office and Human Research Ethics Committee were consulted regarding the REDCap end-user agreement. Bi-monthly user meetings resulted in a training workshop in August 2013. We compared our REDCap software user numbers and records before and after the first training workshop. Results: Human resources were recruited from existing staff. Installation costs were limited to servers and security certificates. The total costs to provide a functional REDCap platform was less than $9000. Eighty-one (81) users were registered in the first year. After the first training workshop the user numbers increased by 59 in one month and the total number of active users to 140 by the end of August 2013. Custom software applications for REDCap were created by collaboration between clinicians and software developers. Conclusion: REDCap was installed and maintained at limited cost. A small number of people with defined skills can support multiple REDCap users in two to four hours a week. End user training increased in the number of users, number of projects created and the number of projects moved to production. Citation: Klipin M, Mare I, Hazelhurst S, Kramer B. The process of installing REDCap, a web based database supporting biomedical research – the first year. Appl Clin Inf 2014; 5: 916–929http://dx.doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2014-06-CR-0054

Web-Based Learning and Instruction

2000 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie N. Morphew
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experience ◽  
Employee Training ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Web Based Instruction ◽  
Education Today ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Web Based Education

The precipitous rise in Web-based education and employee training speaks volumes of technology’s far-reaching potential. While most agree that Web-based instruction can be cost-effective and convenient, few academicians and practitioners have examined the efficacy of Web-based learning in terms of constructivism, the most widely accepted model of learning in education today. The constructivist approach to learning acknowledges that both teacher and student bring prior knowledge to the learning experience. Over time and through interaction with others in the learning environment, the student co-constructs new meaning as a knowledge-building process—piece by piece, new knowledge is built onto former knowledge. This differs from the former notion of learning that considered children as empty vessels waiting to be filled (tabula rasa). While constructivism is widely accepted by educators in theory, it is not always evident in teaching practices, including Web-based instruction. To help academicians and practitioners provide effective constructivist learning experiences for students and employees, the following issues will be addressed:

Making E-Training Cost Effective through Quality Assurance

2011 ◽  
pp. 1413-1422
Author(s):  
Lichia Yiu ◽  
Raymond Saner
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Corporate Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Training Cost ◽  
E Learning ◽  
American Society ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Cost

Since the 1990s, more and more corporate learning has been moved online to allow for flexibility, just-in-time learning, and cost saving in delivering training. This trend has been evolved along with the introduction of Web-based applications for HRM purposes, known as electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM). By 2005, 39.67% of the corporate learning, among the ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) benchmarking forum companies, was delivered online in comparison to 10.5% in 2001. E-learning has now reached “a high level of (technical) sophistication, both in terms of instructional development and the effective management of resources” in companies with high performance learning function (ASTD, 2006, p.4). The cost per unit, reported by ASTD in its 2006 State of Industry Report, has been declining since 2000 despite the higher training hours received per employee thanks to the use of technology based training delivery and its scalability. However, the overall quality of e-learning either public available in the market or implemented at the workplace remains unstable.

scholarly journals Introduction of a Cost Effective Method for Analysing Engine Intake Ice Removal Device for Small Aircraft

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
György Bicsák ◽  
Áprád Veress ◽  
Máté Erdősi ◽  
Vítězslav Hanzal
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Coupled Model ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Efficient Solutions ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Air Intake ◽  
High Level ◽  
Engine Components

As the need for personal air transport increases significantly, new aircraft and/or its components are required to be designed and developed together with expectations for guarantying the high level flight safety. Since smaller aircraft manufacturers don’t have the infrastructural and experimental resources for complex investigations, analysis of engine components with especial care for the behaviour of particle separation components in the inlet air duct for example, smarter, more efficient solutions have to be developed. CFD software gives an opportunity to simulate the trajectories of different type of particles, such as hailstones, dust, or even liquid water droplets. Hence, in this study an upper-wing type, two engines thrusted, small turboprop aircraft’s integrated engine air intake device has been analysed, to prove the effectivity of the aircraft performance in the considered raining and icing conditions. The flow field has been discretized with a detailed, hybrid mesh using hexa elements at the simpler parts, and tetra elements, where the geometry is more complex. Inflation layers have been inserted on the wall-type surfaces, with especial care to the problematic parts, where the y+ number is predictably higher. The inlet boundary conditions of the model have been extracted from a larger, complex pre-simulation, performed in a previous study. Standard Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes equations have been considered with Shear Stress Transport turbulence model. Solid (ice) and liquid particles have been defined, and their trajectories are investigated by using fully coupled model. The interaction of the wall-fluid particle has been taken into consideration.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Teaching Non-Native Learners in Recognizing the Differences of 4 Tones using a Romanised Mandarin Web-based Instruction

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Lim Soo Giap
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Instruction ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Experimental Group

The objective of this paper is to assess the feasibility of utilizing Guru Hanyu Pinyin web based instruction as a teaching tool for non-native speakers in recognizing the differences of 4 tones at syllable level in Hanyu Pinyin. The study compares the academic achievements for Hanyu Pinyin of two different groups of students whereby the experimental group adopts the web based instruction and the control group adopts the traditional approach as the mode of learning. This research is targetted on first year elementary level Mandarin students at UiTM Penang campus. The research sample has been selected through stratified random sampling. Research findings reveal interesting results whereby the performance of the control group is statistically better than the experimental group in recognizing differences of 4 tones at syllable level. This paper also discusses some limitations that were discovered in the existing version of teaching tool developed and proposes some recommendations for future research.

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