Selecting a simulation in the course structure displays buttons on the right-hand side for calling the associated modes and documents or, in the case of a book, a button for calling the book.

Integrated documents
The documents belonging to a simulation are displayed in the lower row. These can be Word, PDF or HTML documents, for example, as well as audio, video or photo files. When a document is selected, it is displayed in the relevant program.

Simulation modes
The modes belonging to a simulation are displayed in the topmost row. A simulation can contain up to four modes, fulfilling different learning goals.

• Demo mode
  The mode allows a process to be watched and followed. Each step is explained with descriptions corresponding to each action.
  A navigation bar is displayed for controlling the mode.

• Practice mode
  Instructions allow you to interact with a simulation, perform actions and processes by yourself and thereby understand them.

• Test mode
  In test mode you can run through a simulation on your own and without supporting explanations. This serves to inwardly digest and test one's existing knowledge. When you perform an action, you receive confirmation whether it was performed correctly.
  At the end of the mode, you are shown the result of how many of the actions were performed correctly.

• Concurrent mode
  Concurrent mode can be used in parallel with working with an application and helps you as the process unfolds. You are shown step by step in a window the course of events, which can be individually controlled. This allows you to comprehend what is going on and perform these actions in the actual application.

Descriptions

You will find a description and other information about the learning content you have selected beneath the simulation selection button. This information can give you an idea, for example, of what the simulation is about, what the objective is of the process in question or what prior knowledge is required.