Pilot Training Pipeline Management Issues

1
AETC Implementation of ADL
Gary Twogood AETC Advanced Distance Learning
Branch
2
Agenda

• Definitions
• What does the system look like
• AETC Implementation
• Special considerations
• Where are we going

3
Definition - ADL

• ADL is an evolution of distributed learning
  distance learning that emphasizes collaboration
  on standards-based versions of reusable objects,
  networks, and learning management systems yet may
  include some legacy methods and media
• Anytime, anywhere availability is key

4
Definition - SCORM

• Shareable Content Object Reference Model is a
  series of standards designed to facilitate
  portablility, interoperability, and usability
  across platforms without regard to proprietary
  issues.

5
Definition - SCO

• Shareable Content Objects are the building blocks
  which allow developers to share products from
  others when creating a training experience.
  They are described, stored, and retrieved through
  the use of metadata tags information about the
  information.

6
The ADL Model
Shareable Content Objects from across the World
Wide Web
To provide learning and assistance anytime,
anywhere
7
What does a system look like
Receives course
Inputs personal data
Develops, stores, updates SCOs
Provides answers and guidance to user
Assembles SCOs into course (course
map) Establishes prerequisites Receives reports
on student progress
8
Implementation of ADL

• Initial desire was to have a turn key
  implementation
• CIO considerations prevented it
• Used piece meal approach
• Acquired storage and internet accessibility from
  one vendor
• Purchased software licenses from another vendor
• Installed courses for delivery from server
• Integrated components from our office
• Hired contractor to make it happen

9
Implementation of ADL - Continued

• Put first course on AETC e-Learning web site in
  February 2001
• Currently have five courses on line
• Currently enrolled 300
• Graduated 50
• Additionally have nearly 1500 Informational
  Technology courses available to all Air Force
  members

10
Implementation of ADL - Continued

• Identifying Learning Content Management System
  (LCMS) requirements
• Learning Management System (LMS) tracks student
  progress
• Content management system (CMS) delivers
  courseware
• Updating AETC Implementation Plan to identify
  resources, course conversion candidates expand
  scope

11
Special Considerations - Rehabilitation Act
Section 508

• Mandates that informational technology
  accessability to users with impairments
• Compliance effective 21 June 2001
• Includes software and hardware
• Impacts on development time and costs
• Detailed guidance found at Section 508 web sites 
• http//www.access-board.gov/508.htm
• http//www.section508.gov

12
Lessons Learned

• Start small
• Conversion of legacy material is expensive
• Do not expect manpower offsets as a means to
  additional funding
• Avoid premature harvesting of ROI
• Employ spiral development
• Need one central point for integration
• Help desk is critical
• Expensive is not always better
• Instructors will not go away needed to develop
  and administer training opportunities
• Learn from the mistakes and successes of others

13
Where are we going?

• Enterprise LMS
• 13 additional courses
• Nearly 7400 projected enrollments
• Grouping material into families to take advantage
  of content reuse
• Provide training to our developers
• Develop series of reusable templates to reduce
  time and cost
• Continue to educate trainers on the advantages of
  ADL

14
Questions?
Gary Twogood AETC/DOZA 652-5959 gary.twogood_at_rando
lph.af.mil