Effectiveness of Interactive Videodisc in Army Communications Training

Abstract

As the technical sophistication of military weapon and support systems has increased, the services have sought new ways to use technology to train for more complex tasks. Prominent among new training technologies is interactive videodisc (IVD) technology, which links a microcomputer and laser videodisc to provide interactive instruction with high-resolution video displays. This report documents two RAND studies of Army IVD applications, employing rigorous experimental designs and post-experimental performance assessments to evaluate the effects of alternative uses of IVD in Army communications training. The report describes the conditions under which IVD technology can be beneficial in two common applications: as a supplement to existing training, or as a substitute for more expensive resources.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA236867

Entities

People

  • J. M. Polich
  • John D. Winkler

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Automatic Gain Control
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Doctrine
  • Educational Technology
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Military Training
  • Performance Tests
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Reliability
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training Devices

Readers

  • Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy