Introduction There is a demand for more attractive and efficient training programmes in postgraduate health care training. This retrospective study aims to show the effectiveness of a blended versus traditional face-to-face training design. For nurses in postgraduate Acute and Intensive Care training, the effectiveness of a blended course design was compared with a traditional design. Methods I...

Conceptualization and implementation of computer supported teaching and training is currently not tailored to the paradigm of learner centration. Many technical solutions lack transparency and consistency regarding the supported learner activities. An insight into learners activities correlated to learning tasks is needed. In this paper we outline recent developments in university’s higher educ...

Research has long recognized that many biases and shortcomings of humans severely limit their ability to accurately detect deception, and this may lead to great risks in government or military operations. One possible method to improve humans’ deception detection ability is to train them to recognize cues of deception. To do this, we need to create effective training curricula and educational t...

Background Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease that decreases bone mass, causes destruction and eventually friability. This disease is preventable, and because adolescent females are the high-risk population, teaching this age group is of the utmost importance. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of the two educational methods (Lecture and Pamphlet) on osteoporos...

This paper introduces aspects of the authors’ work within the “Città Educante” project that aims at exploiting advanced ICT technology to rethink the concept of learning environment and reshape it within a smart city perspective. In particular, the paper introduces the LECTurE module that, by relying on the timeline-based approach to automated planning, proposes contextualized lessons, as well ...

Institutions all over the world are continuously exploring ways to use ICT in improving teaching and learning effectiveness. The use of course web pages, discussion groups, bulletin boards, and e-mails have shown considerable impact on teaching and learning in significant ways, across all disciplines. ELearning has emerged as an alternative to traditional classroom-based education and training ...

F ever and hyperthermia is a common encounter in hospitalized patients and can cause morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients (1 3). Fever and hyperthermia management is an integral aspect of nursing care. For its consistent rational management, nurses must have appropriate knowledge regarding this important subject (4 6). However, a number of studies have reported that their knowledg...