Advancements in FAA Distance Learning Programs and Challenges in Implementation
The FAA has developed a comprehensive Distance Learning Program, enhancing training through Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) and Interactive Video-Teletraining (IVT). With over 2,400 courses available to DOT employees across 1,200 field locations, the initiative offers multiple delivery platforms. However, challenges such as bandwidth limitations, manual administrative processes, and the need for compliance with standards persist. This meeting will explore the effectiveness of these programs, strategies for overcoming challenges, and future directions for FAA’s distance learning efforts.
Advancements in FAA Distance Learning Programs and Challenges in Implementation
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FAA Distance Learning AICC Meeting June 18, 2009 Lake Buena Vista, FL
Background Flight Standards Distance Learning Program Manager/Coordinator • FAA 1980 • Flight Standards District Office Little Rock 1984 • FAA Academy Instructor 1986 • CBI Implementation 1988 - 1990 • AICC 1991 • OTS Courseware Denver
FAA Distance Learning • Computer Based Instruction (CBI) • 2,300 delivery platforms • 1200 FAA field locations • 470 courses • e-Learning (eLMS) • Over 2,400 courses • Available to all DOT employees • Interactive Video-Teletraining (IVT) • Flight Simulators • Airbus A330 Full Flight Simulator • Boeing 737-800 Full Flight Simulator - Simfinity classroom • Level-5 Cessna Mustang training device equipped with • Garmin electronic navigational flight instrumentation • Collins Flight Management System avionics system training program
Flight Standards (AFS) Distance Learning • Computer Based Instruction (CBI) • Less than 10 courses • Delivered only on FAA CBI Platform • 120 delivery platforms • 119 FAA field locations • Disadvantages • Limited to one platform per office • Available only during office hours • Student must go to CBI Lab • Off-line delivery • Admins manually update students learning history in LMS
AFS Distance Learning… Interactive Video-Teletraining (IVT) • Broadcast Sites • Academy Training Network (ATN) Oklahoma City • FAA Headquarters • Most broadcasts become WBT • Final Cut or Premiere Pro • Microsoft Producer or Articulate • Disadvantages • Limited Downlink Sites • Experienced Presenters vs Experienced SME • Available only during broadcast hours at downlink site • Time Zone differences/ Satellite problems • Admins must manually student Learning History in LMS
AFS Distance Learning… • e-Learning AFS Specific Courseware • Over 140 courses • Available to all FAA employees • Desktop delivery • Home delivery • Available 24/7 • Automatically update student’s Learning History • Plateau LMS • Blackboard for non-FAA students
AFS e- Learning… • e-Learning AFS Specific Courseware • Disadvantages • Bandwidth, Bandwidth, Bandwidth • Student’s computer skills • classroom/instructor interaction • 508 Compliance • AICC, SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004 • Blackboard Data Plateau LMS
Training Development • Process • Training Development Request to AFS Training Div • Development Team • Project Manager/Instructional Designer • Sponsor/Course Mentor (SME) • Technical Writer/Developer/Programmer/Graphics Artists • Advisory Team • Electronic Learning Technical Advisory GroupeLTAG • Content Integration Team (CIT)Host content on FAA content server for delivery via Plateau LMS
Development Tools • Many Unique Organizations • Flash navigation template with html screens • eLTAG is Developing Standard Template • Articulate Professional 2009 • Captivate
Challenges • Content lifecycles may exceed the useful life of the authoring tool • Courseware acquired from outside vendors i.e., OTS from airlines etc. • Blackboard to Plateau • Standardization among organizations • Did I mention bandwidth? • Experienced designers/developers
