The user's environment in the virtual practice environment has more realistic and dynamic system behaviors than the structured practice environment. The multimedia CBT with the structured and virtual practice environments can be distributed using traditional CBT delivery techniques or can be delivered through the Web, using Web browsers on a corporate local area network or the Internet. The multimedia CBT and structured practice environment can be used in a classroom setting, or can be distributed on CD-ROMs to personnel who participate in exercises. The multimedia CBT introduces the student to the software applications and the new automated technology they will use during the exercises. The structured practice environment provides data-entry practice for students who are given immediate feedback on their performance.
TEAM also simulates important software applications interfaces for automated functions.
For example, TEAM provides automated capabilities for patient manifesting during emergency evacuations. The system also allows medical personnel to update reports on medical treatments patients received along the way. The virtual practice environment simulates the user interface and functionality of operational systems and simulates an environment of activities requiring user responses. The instructors can activate a coaching mode, which teaches new students how to respond to the activities in the scenario database. The instructor can also define the level and timing of the feedback.