They are described below in more detail with some examples of training GIST has done for each area. For each example, GIST s general approach is to provide the student with a mission scenario and all the content and tools required to perform the mission. Lesson information sections are independent from the scenario but can be accessed at any time. The student has the option of going through all the information sections before starting the scenario or starting the scenario and accessing the content as the information is needed. Testing can be accomplished with another scenario without the aid of the content sections, or by other standard CBT assessment methodologies.
Content can consist of graphics, video, audio, text, and animations.
The system operation is accurately simulated. The training provides the student with immediate feedback via system warnings or malfunctions when errors are made just as would be the case in actual system operation. Of course other feedback can be given later in the form of remediation. Each of these systems have been graphically simulated and delivered over the Internet. Students are able to use the mouse to press buttons, turn dials, flip switches and select software menu items just as on the actual equipment.