Characterization of Air Force Training and Computer-Based Training Systems

Abstract

This paper documents the approach used in the development of guidelines designed to aid novice training managers in the computer-based training (CBT) system planning, selection and implementation process. Phase I developed a list of critical factors that characterized Air Force training organizations and CBT technologies. These factors were developed at a level simple enough so misinterpretation by novice managers was minimized. Next, decision processes were merged with identified factors forming guidelines that followed an input-process-output model. These preliminary guidelines were field- tested during Phase II at four Air Force training organizations. Concurrent with field-testing, the guidelines were validated by convening a panel of Air Force CBT 'experts' to critique the guidelines and compare their CBT development processes with those of the guidelines. Following these efforts, the guidelines were revised and refined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA243781

Entities

People

  • Patricia J. Yee
  • Steven A. Young
  • William J. Walsh

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Training
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Educational Technology
  • Information Processing
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Training Management

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design