Modification to training variables
Under the report tab, there is a link which allows the student or monitor to change several training variables. The program automatically advances students based upon results. No changes are required. However, under certain circumstances the student or monitor may wish to adjust the variables to enhance the training experience.
Once you click on this link, a page will be available with the following table.
The following variables change be modified as described below.
Active–The exercise can be turned off if the student on the last level. The last level or two are bonus levels and are typically very difficult. They are available as a challenge, but if they provide too much of a challenge, the exercise can be turned off. Students typically have mastered the desired skills if they have reached the last level.
Duration–This variable sets the required training time to complete an exercise for a given cycle. The minimum is 360 seconds or 6 minutes of active time per cycle. If a student would like to work on a given exercise longer within reason to improve their chances of passing, this time can be increased up to a maximum of 600 seconds or 10 minutes.
Speed–Any speed can be selected. If a student is not challenged by lower speeds, this value can be bumped up to higher speeds to avoid having to do the lower speeds. If the student is stuck on a higher speed, move it down a speed.
Level–You can move up or down one level. If a student has strong skills and would like to bypass some of the lower levels, they can move up more quickly to find a more challenging level. Although it is still good to advance through all of the levels naturally. If a student passes, the first level and is on level 2, they can bump up to level 3. Once they pass one speed at level 3, they can bump up to level 4, etc. If a student is stuck on a given level, the level can be set back one to regain momentum.
Teachers and trainers with access to the administrative system can also change the training variables in the administrative system. More variables can be changes and over a broader range.