Learning Asset Technology Integration Support Tool Design Document

Abstract

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) partnered with George Mason University (GMU) to identify research-driven processes and methods for incorporating Advanced Learning Technologies (ALT) in a pedagogically sound manner within DAU learning assets. A performance analysis, conducted in fall 2009, indicated a need for a framework that assists DAU personnel in the selection and integration of ALT. In collaboration with DAU stakeholders, this framework was named the Learning Asset Technology Integration Support Tool (LATIST). A usage-centered design process was used to develop LATIST. This technique, commonly used in software development, focuses on identifying user needs to develop a product that allows the users to fulfill their needs in an easy, effective, and efficient way. As part of a content and task analysis, user needs were confirmed, tasks necessary for users to obtain optimal benefit while using LATIST were identified, and content requirements were established. LATIST would allow the user to: (1) explore what the research says about a technology such as advantages and disadvantages; (2) select a best technology for user conditions such as learning objectives and bandwidth constraints; and (3) review and learn how to apply a selected technology. Based on the results of the content and task analysis, it was determined that LATIST would be best utilized as an electronic performance support tool. A performance support subject matter expert recommended that for maximum effectiveness, information in LATIST should be explicit, accessible, and usable. The expert also confirmed that the three LATIST components represented a successful integration of process and knowledge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 2010
Accession Number
ADA523974

Entities

People

  • Debra Moore
  • George Koduah
  • James D Turner
  • Ryan Curran
  • Salim A. Waaili
  • Sally Byrd
  • Shantell Hampton
  • Susan Conrad
  • Susan Dass

Organizations

  • George Mason University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Best Practices
  • Beta Testing
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Educational Technology
  • Information Systems
  • Internet
  • Learning
  • Organizational Structure
  • Relational Database Management Systems
  • Social Media
  • Students
  • Training
  • User Interface
  • Web Browsers
  • Websites

Readers

  • Agent-Based Social Robotics and Mobile-Assisted Learning in Virtual Environments.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics