Evaluation of computer-based training to teach staff to implement free-operant preference assessments

Computer and video technology emerging over the last few years provide more opportunities to deliver quality staff trainings while increasing efficiency and reducing costs associated with trainings. The purpose of this study is to extend previous research by evaluating the effectiveness of computer instruction training to teach entry level staff to conduct a free preference assessment to be used with adults with developmental disabilities. This study focuses on the impact of utilizing computer instruction, without a trainer present, for entry level staff's competency to (a) implement the target steps of a free-operant preference assessment, (b) score and interpret the results of the data, and (c) maintain competency of skills taught after training is complete. Results of this study demonstrate increased performance of staff's implementation of the target steps of the assessment from a baseline average of 53.6% to 96.6% after training provided via computer-based instruction alone. During generalization phase, staff trainee's average accuracy of completing target steps maintained at 96% accuracy, while maintenance accuracy was 100% accuracy across three trainees two weeks after the training. Outcomes of the current study supports the use of computer-based learning alone as being an effective mode to training staff in less than 40 minutes training time.

The design of computer controlled ground information transmission down platform in drilling

In order to improve the drilling efficiency and avoid the disadvantages of manual operation, the method of sending the surface intervention instruction with computer instruction is researched. Based on the similarity of liquid flow, a set of hydraulic circulation system is used to simulate the drilling process, selected the key components, designed and built the intelligent drilling system indoor experiment platform; Define different commands with the length of the time and decode them and carried out the sending command experiment. The results show that the platform can successfully send the command to the downhole under the condition of non-stop drilling, which is the attitude intervention, command coding and Weak signal detection in the intelligent drilling system provides a new platform.

Changes in Teachers’ Classroom Instruction as a Result of Training in Computer Technology

<p><em>This article presents a study that was carried out two years after teachers completed a training course in computerized instruction, entitled “Intel Education for the Future”. The purpose of the study was to measure the degree to which the teachers internalized the skills taught in the training course, thereby</em><em>,</em><em> assisting them in integrating the use of the computer in the classroom. For this purpose, certain parameters were chosen: the teacher’s method of working in the classroom, the effect of computer instruction on the students and the difficulties encountered upon integrating the computer in the classroom. The research tools were questionnaires and interviews. The main conclusion of the research was that the teachers successfully internalized the skills needed for the use of technology. Teachers are now using the computer to search for information suitable for worksheets and tests and for e-mailing their colleagues. Most of the teachers noted that the most useful tool for their work is the </em><em>o</em><em>ffice program. The teachers pointed out that the use of computers raises the students’ motivation and improves their understanding of the material. They did not report any special difficulties in integrating the computer into their teaching methods. </em></p>

Status of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Health Profession Education in Kenya

Because ICT is an integral component of health care and education, we evaluated the status of ICT among health profession students (n=310) at 5 universities in Kenya.  Most students owned a computer (73%) or smart phone (60%). Ownership of ICT devices was significantly associated with familiarity of technology and Internet accessibility. Most students (54%) agreed that computer instruction (CAI) was available in their curriculum, but only 39% used it routinely. Males were more familiar with ICT than females, which was the only important gender difference. These data and the variability in responses across universities provide important information for the continued development of policies to promote ICT in health education.