Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Storage and Distribution Entry-Level Computer-Based Training (CBT) Program

Abstract

Currently, there is no in-residence technical training course for Supply warehousemen, AFSC 645X1. Therefore, base level supervisors and trainers are responsible to provide the initial technical training for direct duty assigned airmen in the 645X1 AFSC. Given the absence of a formal technical training course, most base level supply squadrons use the 64531 Career Developement Course (text) to train their direct duty assigned warehousemen. The purpose of this study was to conduct an experiment which compares the effectiveness of the Computer-Based Training (CBT) computer program with the commonly used text training, using a CBT module which was developed by the new supply CBT development team, located at Lowry, AFB, CO. The results of this theses have shown that when used properly, CBT can increase the ability of trainees to perform the tasks for which they are trained, and reduce total training time. This research directly supports the Air Forces' continued use of CBT for the initial training of supply warehousemen, and further suggests that CBT may be a suitable technique for other Air Force training needs. Keywords: Computer applications, Training aids, Job training, Transfer of training, Air Force training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA229227

Entities

People

  • Mark A. Donavon
  • Michael E. Guy

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Training
  • Business Administration
  • Cognition
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Educational Technology
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Performance Tests
  • Psychology
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Occupational Health and Safety.