CARE was first implemented on the Internet which provides an open platform for application system developers to construct and integrate easily a complex system. The functions of I-CARE are described which include a set of communication tools, learning tools, research tools and authoring tools as well as a courseware, Internet Informatics, designed for engineers. The operation of I-Care is illustrated. The future outlook of I-CARE is discussed. It further recognizes that most industry jobs require their new hires and their current employees, especially engineers, to keep up with technology advances and to maintain skill competency on the job.
Any training provided if at all is usually on an on-demand basis.
However, the traditional education methodology has remained in the classroom with little innovative transformation. Most efforts did not address the pedagogy or the teaching and learning methodology issue. Therefore, the effectiveness of distance learning has been questioned. CARE is a concept exploiting the advanced communication and computer technologies for the purpose of developing a learner and teacher friendly environment. It is designed to provide new tools for teachers to explore pedagogical innovations.