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1. JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual 6 Once the most appropriate methods for the training have been found there will be choices of various types of media that can be used For example if discussion is seen as an appropriate method the media choices could include e Residential classroom e Virtual classroom includes real time video and or audio e Chat room instant text messaging e Online forum 7 Throughout the Methods and Media Selection Process there may be constraints that limit the options available These should be considered at all times so as to avoid nugatory effort Examples of constraints are given below e Financial budget limitations may reduce the options available for example a bespoke solution by a commercial e Learning develooment company will be much more expensive than an in house solution e Time constraints if a solution is required quickly Commercial Off The Shelf COTS packages may be the only option e Accreditation and Security issues mobile platforms such as mobile phones and iPod Touches have rigorous security criteria that need to be overcome and could limit functionality and delay implementation e Environment limitations to the learning environment including the availability of PCs will constrain options METHODS SELECTION 8 In this section the 8 different methods of delivering learning will be explained These are defined in JSP 822 For each method its advantages disadvant2. 2 Theory Lesson SS eS Se Ee Sh MMST Stage 2 Tutorial Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 D 1 Back to Contents
3. 50 i Overall nets E9 E 9 Discussion Simulation Theory Less Self Study Lecture Tutorial Practical L OPO MMSTI Methods Scores A 15 K __cUUe 0 Discussion Simulation Theory Less Self Study Lecture Tutorial Practical L POP 19 In this example the tool is recommending less practical lessons and more simulation This is mainly because of the importance of drill and practice for this subject and the fact that simulation allows for many repeated attempts often without an instructor until proficient Overall costs per student per hour are reduced however as stated previously set up costs may be higher Using The Media Selection Tool 20 After using the MMST Stage 1 Methods Selection as described in the previous section you will have a profile of the methods deemed most appropriate for your learning In the example above Weapon Handling Training the MMST1 recommended 23 simulation We now analyse this further by using the MMST Stage 2 which is Media Selection Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 9 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual 21 Use the links at Annex D to this manual to access the various MMST Stage 2 tools which will analyse appropriate media These links are also available near the start of the DLP MMST e Learning Module 3 Media Selection 22 Inthis example the MMST Stage 2 Simulation link loads the screenshot below 23 As with the methods selection MMST Stage 1 de
4. effective discussion O Additional syndicate rooms required O Required learning outcomes not guaranteed O Mostly one way communication O Little student feedback O Audience impassive O Inflexible O Poses problems for skill teaching O Skill demand on presenter high O Student retention is likely to be very low 5 7 C 3 Possible Media Classroom O Telephone Conference O Video Conference O Webinar O Online Forum O Classroom O Lecture Theatre O Video Conference o Webinar Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Method and Definition Simulation A means of reproducing in a specially created environment a representation of the real working conditions to enable a trainee to acquire and practice with minimal risk some of the skills knowledge and attitudes required in their job Tutorial Structured training which is conducted on a one to one or small group basis Coaching and mentoring can be categorised within this method Jan 12 Issue 1 0 Advantages O Trainees can practice in a realistic and safe environment O Can be cheaper than the real thing O Good for procedural training multi tasking and attitudinal training O Can reduce need for On the Job Training OJT O Risk free environment O Small group or even 1 1 high level of learning O Suitable for complex learning skills O Easy to determine ga
5. window you see after loading is complete should be similar to the screenshot below STI Mothods Scores Free C anaana eme SD eC 11 You will now be able to use the tool as described in the main section of this manual Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 A 4 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Annex B to DTSM 7 MMST User Manual Dated Nov 2011 Methods and Media Definitions Methods 1 Discussion A group activity usually led by the trainer in which the participants examine suggestions attitudes ideas and solutions to problems 2 Lecture A talk or presentation usually supported by visual aids in which information about practices procedures and policies are described and explained to the audience 3 Simulation A means of reproducing in a specially created environment a representation of the real working conditions to enable a trainee to acquire and practice with minimal risk some of the sills knowledge and attitudes required in their job 4 Tutorial Structured training which is conducted on a one to one or small group basis Coaching and mentoring can be categorised within this method 5 Embedded Training that is provided by capabilities built into or added onto operational systems sub systems or equipment 6 Theory Lesson Ideal for teaching facts and mental skills The structure of the lesson allows for a high level of interaction between trainer and learners through question and answer prac
6. Click on the menu tab on the left of the screen to open the menu side bar as shown below s sm a a testes LT rue pania B 7 Click Open to see the following window Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 A 2 JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual 100917VI Backup My Capti My Music D 2b19ad ebfc22f3ceeb63 C7 i oO 4 ab82a972858231435ad485 S L Config Msi My Pictu My Videos VISAServer Q ConverterOutput S LIDELL 4 dimdim 5 Documents and Settings Administrator Al Users H bevanj 8 lf all drives are not available click the include network drives box near the top left of the window 9 Navigate to the original folder from where you installed V I S A and find the file called VISAMMST Models it may have a date in front of the name for version control Open the folder to view the MMST models as shown below My Documents MMST2Cas MMST2Dem DET C ison M M EAIN V V 3 SPV MMST2Lec MMST2Pra oe ws a Sey MMST2Sel MMST2Sem Archive O GIMP Lesson 3 J MMST V MMST2The MMST2Tut 10091 7VISAMMSTMode Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 A 3 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual 10 Hover the mouse over each file to see its name in full The first model required is the MMST1Methods file which you will need to double click on V I S A will then load the model and you are ready to begin the Methods Selection The
7. SP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Advantages O Provides a 3D environment in which learners can explore O Similar to modern computer games and therefore engaging O Good for familiarisation training within new environments such as operational bases Immersive Learning Environment ILE 3D virtual environment where one learner controls a single avatar which interacts with other computer generated avatars environments and resources Also called Serious Games Jan 12 Issue 1 0 Disadvantages O Expensive and time consuming to develop O Requires new design skills which are very different to standard CBT design O Not all learners will become engaged 5 7 C 11 Examples O VBS Worlds by Caspian Learning O Virtual DOTS by Playgen on the DLP Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Simulator A device which presents trainees with a representation of the important features of the real situation and reproduces as far as possible operational conditions which enable them to practise directly safely and economically tasks which cannot be practised on the job itself e g a flight simulator Jan 12 Issue 1 0 Advantages O Allows students to experience actual situation O Environment and teaching situation controlled O May be the only possible training medium due to danger of real environment O May be networked for fe
8. UNCONTROLLED COPY JSP 822 Part 5 Chapter 7 Defence Training Support Manual 7 Methods amp Media Selection Tool User Manual Training Education Skills amp Resettlement CROWN COPYRIGHT 2012 JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Methods and y F g Media 4 d At Le Selection VG CR Tool Manual Version 1 0 METHOD SETECTION e Produced by the Defence Centre of Training Support Jan 2012 Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 1 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Contents Click on each underlined link below to go to the selected page Introduction Using the Methods Selection Tool Saving or Printing the Report Interpreting the Charts in the Report Using The Media Selection Tool Annex A Setting Up V I S A on your PC Annex B Definitions of Methods and Media Annex C Types of Methods and Media Annex D Links to Web Version of MMST Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 5 Page 8 Page 9 Page A 1 Page B 1 Page C 1 Page D 1 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Introduction 1 The Methods and Media Selection Tool MMST has been developed to support decision making when optimising learning The tool comprises several models developed in V 1 S A Visual Interactive Sensitivity Analysis by SIMUL8 Corporation The MMST should be part of a wider process designed to guide analysis of the most effec
9. ages and examples of media applications are highlighted Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 C 2 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Method and Definition Discussion A group activity usually led by the trainer in which the participants examine suggestions attitudes ideas and solutions to problems Lecture A talk or presentation usually supported by visual aids in which information about practices procedures and policies are described and explained to the audience Jan 12 Issue 1 0 Advantages O Maintains interest O Relaxed atmosphere for learning O High level of student participation and development of opinions O Shares experience O Mature co operative way of learning O Increases trainee commitment O Experience and knowledge of trainees can be drawn out O Good for attitudinal training O Best employed in support of other methods and to reinforce main points drawn out of other sessions O Presents facts rapidly O High concentration of information O Large audience O Easy to plan O Trainer has complete control over content and sequence in which the material is presented O Suitable for knowledge based training Disadvantages O Requires control by a skilled instructor O0 Small groups only Under 12 O Requires high level of skilled communication O Time consuming if not properly structured O Need homogenous group for
10. almost any IT accessible place O Learning material can take a variety of forms e g text graphics audio and video O Learning material can be updated easily student student and student tutor interactions can be stimulated O Problem based learning can be easily incorporated and automated feedback can be provided O VLEs can allow for a learner centred delivery strategy that can take into account different learning styles Vodcast Online video accessed over the internet O Easy to produce eg most new mobile phones are capable of producing video suitable for Vodcasts O Easy to distribute via the web and update O Easily accessed O Can be downloadable to a portable device O Can be streaming with controls to skip sections Jan 12 Issue 1 0 D C META ete ES Examples Access can be slow O Moodle and expensive depending on the users internet connection speed O VLE can become a dumping ground for O Learning material can become outdated if not regularly updated O Online support must be planned carefully to avoid tutor overload O Both students and tutors may need training on the administration and running of the VLE O Increased learning expectations students often expect a VLE to become more sophisticated and provide new features which could put a strain on administrators O Normally low quality O You Tube video means full screen not advisable O Increases bandw
11. anual 10 In this learning requirement the tool is recommending 30 Practical Lesson 27 Tutorial 23 Simulation 15 Self Study and 5 Theory Lesson The overall cost is mainly based on Instructors required and initial set up costs are not included but can be added to the final business case or investment appraisal 11 KEY POINT The overall cost is per student per hour E g The cost of one weeks course 40 hrs for 10 students at an overall cost of 7 per student per hour using the mix of methods in the figure above would be 40 x 10 X 7 2800 Please note that these figures will be based on the average group sizes for each method and the average capitation rates for instructors You may need to increase or decrease the per student per hour rate if the learning requirement involves non standard instructors or group sizes For example if only Officers provide instruction on the course increase the per student per hour rate by an appropriate amount Saving or Printing the Report 12 Once all the sliders have been set the model can be saved via the side menu and save as If you wish to print a report or save as a pdf follow these instructions a Open the menu side bar and click on summary report near the bottom of the list D A new window opens for you to type in the title of the learning that is being analysed C Click next and type in a short description for the learning You may wish to include a reference number or code that id
12. ar as possible operational conditions which enable them to practise directly safely and economically tasks which cannot be practised on the job itself e g a flight simulator 11 Tele Conferencing Conference over the telephone involving more than 2 people 12 Virtual World An interactive simulated environment accessed by multiple users through an online interface 13 Virtual Learning Environment VLE A portal through which learners can access online courses and interact with tutors and peers via blogs forums messaging and chat rooms e g Moodle 14 Vodcast Online video accessed over the internet 15 Webinar Short for Web based seminar a webinar is a presentation lecture workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web 16 Web Docs A repository of online training resources for learners that could include Wikis manuals charts etc Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 B 3 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Annex C to DTSM 7 MMST User Manual i Dated Nov 2011 Types of Methods and Media 1 A wide variety of emerging technologies are now available which compliment traditional methods and media used for training and education However it is not always clear which technologies are most suitable for different types of training and education Over the last few years there has been considerable development within the concept of Blended Learning 2 The JSP 822 Glossary defines Blended Learning as A bl
13. d rather than training solution Locate information quickly O Less storage space Mobile Learning M Learning Electronic learning O Provide learning for people who do not have access to PCs O Can be accessed at anytime and anywhere O Can be tracked by a learning content management system O Easy to build mobile content O Most people are familiar with mobile devices Computer literacy not required that can be accessed at anytime and anywhere Content is loaded on portable devices Jan 12 Issue 1 0 O Material available as a Examples Disadvantages O Bulletin Boards O FAQs O Needs to be monitored O Can spread bad practice if not controlled O Requires a certain knowledge of IT and the web O Users may need to be motivated to post on the forum O Hardware specification eBooks must support IETMs O No guarantee of learning transfer O Preference is to read from paper based products O No set standards or format O Very limited amount of O Nintendo DS space real estate O i Pads available for each screen O PSPs view O Mobile O Developers have to Phones learn new instructional design skills O Content needs to be built for specific devices E g for apple i Touch although some mobile software is device agnostic O Security and accreditation needs to be gained from the mod for mobile content and use 5 7 C 10 Back to Contents J
14. derated systems Ability to replicate most fidelity requirements O Good for attitudinal training O Can improve unit collective performance wherever people need to practise expensive or dangerous activities under realistic conditions O Actively involve the learners in making decisions playing roles and adopting attitudes Simulators allow instructors to progress from simple to complex scenarios O The operation of certain equipment or scenarios may lead to environmental damage and could therefore be constrained in time and realism In such cases the only way in which practise may be allowed is by simulators Disadvantages Examples Fit Simulator Small Arms Trainers O Can be expensive O Requires instructor to brief monitor and debrief for learning transfer to occur O Assessments tend to be subjective relying on the experience of the instructor O Must be well designed to ensure maximum benefits both intellectually and emotionally O Requires careful project management to ensure that only required learning outcomes are provided O Requirements likely to be over specified O New software must be developed each time a change is made to operational equipment 5 7 C 12 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Teleconferencing Conference over the telephone involving more than 2 people Virtual World An interactive simulated environment accessed by multip
15. ders that can be moved from left to right As you move the sliders the chart shows the recommended mix of methods for your training or education 6 Begin with the Performance branch by hovering over each leaf criteria for example Attitudes in the sub branch Performance You will see a statement related to the criteria e g The learning involves developing attitudes and behaviours Move the slider to the right to represent what of the learning includes objectives related to attitudes If the learning is only about attitudes move the slider fully to the right whereas if attitudes are totally irrelevant leave the slider where it is fully to the left Note You should not have several criteria in the model set at 100 Instead discuss which are most important and reduce the weightings for criteria which have less influence ra Continue through all the sliders and instantly you will see the output on the chart showing the most appropriate mix of methods for your learning 8 KEY POINT The MMST works best if you have a consensus from a cross section of personnel such as SMEs Instructors Trainers and Designers ideally with a learning specialist acting as facilitator for the workshop 9 Once you have moved all the sliders based on the learning requirement being analysed you should have a chart of the output similar to below MMST1 Methods Scores Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 4 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User M
16. e appropriate media for each of the methods from the previous stage Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 C 6 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Augmented Reality A combination of a person s real world view and a computer generated virtual scene that augments the world with additional information Face to Face Learning where the tutors and learners are physically in the same place e g classroom workshop or live exercise Jan 12 Issue 1 0 Advantages O0 Can negate the requirement for a tutor O Allows complex equipment to be supported electronically O Can be used at point of need O Material may be reusable as a job support aid O Allows non verbal Communication such as recognising body language O Negates the need for technology infrastructure and training on how to use it O Enables the tutor to observe the learners actions in detail Disadvantages O Cost of hardware software and development O Currently immature technology O Long development time O Requires physical rooms O Costs include utilities tutor capitation rates and travel and subsistence for learners O Learning is not normally recorded or distributed Requires preparation by the tutors O Difficult to monitor and assure standards are maintained 5 7 C 7 Examples O Head Up Display O 3D Models via web cams O Classroom teaching O Workshop practical O Coachi
17. e simple to develop such as laminated checklists O Includes using technology such as augmented reality O Allows training on actual equipment O Suitable for complex equipment Theory Lesson Ideal for teaching facts and mental skills O Flexible for all classroom topics O Trainees can participate O0 Success depends upon good instructional techniques O Classroom O Video O Teleconference o Webinar o Webcam O Vodcast O Lecture Hall O Visualiser O Augmented Reality o 83D World O Question Polling O Smart Board o Whiteboard The structure of O Permits control over the lesson allows content and sequence for a high level of O0 Encourages trainee interaction involvement between trainer O Trainee achievement and learners easy to monitor through question O Learning and retention and answer are stimulated by active practice andthe class participation giving of O Can be incorporated feedback with most other methods O Requires detailed preparation to ensure correct procedures are shown O Requires equipment and aids O For effective student participation the size of class must be limited O class size of between ten and thirty is ideal Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 C 5 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Method and Definition Practical Lesson A procedure or skill is described and demonstrated to the students who perfor
18. ealing with any a webinar session at any technical issues given time O Hard to gauge if O No T amp S outlay as the students are actually students are either at listening their place of work or home Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 C 15 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Advantages Disadvantages Examples Web Docs 1 Fast searching O Learners need to be oO DLP Wiki A repository of O Useful where literate and used to O Content online training referencing is required reading Management resources for within large repositories of Requires regular systems such learners that could knowledge maintenance and updating jas Joomla and include Wikis O Allows hyper linking to ensure links not broken DotNet Nuke manuals graphics between documents charts etc O Can be accessed by smart mobile devices Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 C 16 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Annex D to DTSM 7 MMST User Manual Dated Nov 2011 Links to Web Version of MMST Please allow a few seconds for the tool to load Also depending on your local firewall settings you may have to use a direct internet connection to access MMST Stage 1 Methods Selection 1 MMST Stage 1 Methods Selection MMST Stage 2 Media Selection MMST Stage 2 Discussion MMST Stage 2 Embedded MMST Stage 2 Lecture MMST Stage 2 Practical MMST Stage 2 Self Study MMST Stage 2 Simulation MMST Stage
19. ended learning solution combines educational and training methods media and environments to increase learning effectiveness and efficiency to meet specific training and education needs These solutions can then be considered and prioritised within practical constraints such as cost time political and legal 3 The Methods and Media Selection Tool MMST has been designed to assist instructors with Blending Learning and a suite of tools including e Learning manuals and a decision making tool are available on the DLP It has been developed to meet the following requirements e Includes all current and new emerging technologies e Also encompasses traditional learning methods e Flexible e Easy and fast to use e Easy to update e Reflects MOD guidance e Produces documentary evidence to support decisions 4 Benefits of using the MMST to support decisions on methods and media will include e The most effective methods and media are selected e The most cost efficient solutions can be considered e Students experience more engaging learning e Prioritisation for funding is clearer 5 The MMST first stage is to find which methods of delivery for the learning would be most appropriate An example of a method of delivering learning is giving a lecture This section will describe in detail the different methods their advantages and disadvantages and examples of how they can be applied Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 C 1 Back to Contents
20. entifies the training or education 13 Click next to view the Current Profile for the learning If this is a new learning requirement complete this form as if the learning was to be delivered using traditional methods i e how similar training or education was delivered in the past You will need to ensure that the total of the percentages is 100 Below is an example Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 5 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Current Profile Enter the for each Alternative below for the current situation Discussion ce ecture Siruiatior Tutorial Theory Lesson Practical Lesson Set Study Q Embedded 0 i La Va Q 0 j 79 ES 7e mn O Pas Moy 14 Click the next button to generate the report which will include the decision tree with the slider placements Next are 2 charts one with the current profile and the other is the MMST suggested profile The report should look like the below Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 6 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual UO CETT Training Title Personal Weapon Handli Training Description Familiarisation course for handling the personal weapon safely Course reference xxxx Report Date Friday June 17 2011 Decision Tree E B G B Co ss a 15 The report opens in the browser and records the positioning of the sliders as well as the Title and Description It can be printed by clic
21. formation Systems Services should be able to advise PCs such as laptops that are not connected to a network may be most suitable 2 Open and extract the MMST V I S A Zip Folder and you should see the files as shown below File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ie 201009MMST SEE La Back J Search We Folders iiJ Address 0 MMST Archivel201009MMST M EJ co VISA Licence Text Document 1 KB File and Folder Tasks J Make a new folder Publish this folder to the Web Other Places 3 Click on the VisaWebSetup icon to start the installation and then click run in the new window 4 Continue by clicking next until you are asked for a license number which is in the text file VISA License shown in above screenshot or you may have been given a license number by DCTS Learning Technologies On the next window you will be asked where you wish to install VISA This has to be within program files to work correctly should be the default option Continue through the pages until V I S A is installed Opening the MMST models 5 Once V I S A is installed access it via Start Programmes or create a shortcut The following screen will open It is advisable to use Internet Explorer as your browser for all the functionality to work correctly Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 A 1 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual b Loue se 08 w 2 D fm s DB mme D Cm ht 6
22. g The computer primarily acts as a tutor instructor and the trainee interacts directly with the computer 4 Emulator A simulator which is constrained to respond in a predetermined manner Such computer based devices may be used in CBT or Computer Assisted Instruction CAI modes They do not have to be high fidelity representations of the real equipment 5 Electronic Performance Support System EPSS An electronic device which provides information software tools and procedural knowledge already available within the organisation to an employee at their moment of need in order to enhance their performance of the task in hand 6 Forum An online website where users can create and reply to text based discussion threads asynchronously not in real time 7 Interactive Electronic Technical Manual IETM An electronic instruction manual a book on a computer that describes how to operate or maintain a product 8 M Learning Electronic learning that can be accessed at anytime and anywhere Content is loaded on portable devices 9 Immersive Learning Environment ILE 3D virtual environment where one learner controls a single avatar which interacts with other computer generated avatars environments and resources Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 B 2 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual 10 Simulator A device which presents trainees with a representation of the important features of the real situation and reproduces as f
23. idth O Passive with no interaction for student O Internet required 5 7 C 14 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Advantages Disadvantages Examples Webinar Transmitted over the O Cost Companies O Go To Short for Web Web to provide highly charge a monihly Webinar based seminar a interactive Synchronous subscription fee which is O Webex webinar is a learning dependent on the amount O Adobe presentation O Sessions can be of sessions a training Acrobat lecture workshop recorded and the learners organization wishes to run Connect Pro or seminar that is can replay back the per month transmitted over session in their own time O There are additional the Web Asynchronous charges for using VOIP or O Instructor and students telephone calls which is can be seen via either levied against the webcams communicate training provider or via the use of a phone or students VOIP and utilise a text O Technical issues chat function cannot be easily rectified O Easily upload as the students can be PowerPoint slides to anywhere in the world deliver a lesson O You need to have at presentation or lecture least 2 people running a O Learners can be session One person directed to break out presenting whilst the other areas to work in smaller is monitoring the text chat groups area and answering any O Up to 1000 personnel questions raised as well can login and listen into as d
24. king on the print button in the top right corner of the window see arrow in above figure 16 This will open the print dialogue computer on your pc which will be similar to the below Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual amp Print General Options Select Printer Add Printer SS DLP Em 76 on OLP JN ao aa Epson 4L C2000 Status Ready Location Comment Fage Range All Current Page Lexmark Universal Copy 14 aa Lexmark Universal Microsoft PS Document Writer FF Print to file Number of copies Enter either a single page number or single Pages Collate ee ee page range For example 5 12 17 For most MMST reports you will probably find that landscape is more suitable in which case you will need to change the preferences If you wish to print a paper copy just highlight the default printer and click print If you wish to save an electronic version click the document writer icon highlighted in above figure This is the Microsoft Document Writer however Adobe also offer similar software which will produce a pdf Interpreting the Charts in the Report 18 The 2 charts below show the current mix of methods for a Personal Weapon Handling Course and the suggested mix from the MMST Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 8 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual
25. le users through an online interface Jan 12 Issue 1 0 Advantages O Synchronous audio comms O Only requires a telephone line no PCs or Internet required O Well established with Capabilities at most units O Optional recording available O Allows participants to collaborate remotely in an environment representing the real situation O Personal representation through life like models avatars O Real time audio or text chat available O Ideal for team training O Events can be recorded for After Action Review from any participants perspective Disadvantages O0 Some extra equipment may be required O Telephone provider will charge extra for conferencing services O No visual implies unable to read body language O Needs to be carefully facilitated to ensure all contribute and people are not talking simultaneously O Unlike chat room records content in recorded teleconferences must be searched by a human rather than a fast search engine O Costly to develop initially O Bandwidth intensive if high fidelity required 5 7 C 13 Examples Second Life O VBS2 O Virtual DCTS Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Advantages Virtual Learning Environment VLE A portal through which learners can access online courses and interact with tutors and peers via blogs forums messaging and chat rooms O Learning can be delivered at anytime to
26. m the skill under supervision Self Study This normally takes the form of prescribed reading project work case study set assignments or correspondence courses Can be completed online including e learning Advantages O Close approximation to operational situation reducing OJT O Builds confidence with equipment 0O Enables skill evaluation O Reduces damage and wasie O Promotes safety O Encourages self disciplined approach to work O Can be arranged out of hours O Trainees work at own pace MEDIA SELECTION Disadvantages O Requires tools and equipment which can be expensive O Requires skilled instructors O Requires large blocks of time O Difficult to monitor O Is not suitable for all students especially those who have not studied on their own before or who have learning difficulties O No immediate feedback O Requires self discipline on student s part Possible Media O Classroom O Workshop O GFE O EPSS O IETM O Paper based O Serious Game O Vodcast O E Learning CBT O Mobile Learning O Podcast O Web Quest 9 From the Methods Selection stage you should now have a clear idea of which methods will be most suitable for your training or education requirement For example you may have a result for your course that includes 10 Discussion 50 Theory Lesson 30 Self Study and 10 Case Study In the Media Selection stage you will explor
27. ng a skill such as marksmanship Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Computer Based Training CBT The use of a computer as an interactive device with an embedded training strategy in which there are specific programmed responses that seek to aid learning The computer primarily acts asa tutor instructor and the trainee interacts directly with the computer Jan 12 Issue 1 0 Advantages O Individualised tuition O Student centred and self paced O Guaranteed learning transfer O Maximum trainee involvement in responding to stimuli presented on the screen O Consistent quality of instruction O Student retention of material can be high O Lots of COTs solutions available O Good for students with low motivation O Suitable for mixed ability groups O Suitable for teaching procedures and knowledge based learning outcomes O Ideally suited to stable course content O Immediate feedback to students O Suited to procedural and knowledge based training O Can be used for attitudinal training if scenario based and media rich Examples Disadvantages O Basic Page Turner O Rich media files O Requires careful analysis and design O0 Can become dated very quickly O If trainees reading ability is limited then it may not be feasible to use simple CBT O Long development time O Assumes student population is computer literate O Possible aversi
28. on or fear of learning through this media Not suitable for ohysical skills training O Costs increase with complexity O Lack of human interaction O If linked to platform equipment may require to be updated in accordance with incremental acquisition programme O May lose face validity if running slower than latest models 5 7 C 8 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Advantages O Allows students to experience and gain idea of actual situation O Environment and teaching situation controlled O Can be less expensive than a simulator O Emulator trained personnel perform well on transfer to operational equipment O Can provide cues associated with forced feedback mechanisms O Best results are obtained if students use real equipment shortly after emulation training Emulator A simulator which is constrained to respond ina predetermined manner Such computer based devices may be used in CBT or Computer Assisted Instruction CAI modes They do not have to be high fidelity representations of the real equipment Reference material available as a result of Def Stan 00 60 O Provides reference and learning material at point of need O Job aid which also facilitates learning while doing with high probability of learning transfer Electronic Performance Support System Media EPSS An electronic device which provides information software tool
29. ps in knowledge O Stimulates active participation O Permits instructor to adapt the instruction as required O Constant feedback for student O Long term relationship built between instructor and student Disadvantages O Can be very expensive O Requires careful planning O Requires scenarios to be developed O Requires good briefing and debriefing skills to be employed by instructors O Costly in terms of time and manpower O Requires highly competent and knowledgeable instructors O Requires the trainee and instructor to be compatible 5 7 C 4 Possible Media o Real World O High End Sim O Emulator O Part Task Trainer O 3D World O Serious Game O Classroom O Video O Teleconference o Webinar O Chat Room O Teleconference O Forum oO Webcam o 3D World Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Method and Possible Media Definition Advantages Disadvantages Embedded Training that is provided by capabilities built into or added onto operational systems sub systems or equipment O Learning is difficult O Laminated to monitor checklists O Technological O Posters solutions can be O0 Augmented expensive to Reality develop O Mobile devices O Not suitable for training where skills and knowledge need to be memorised O Just in Time training at the point of need O Reduces training costs time and skill fade O Can b
30. s and procedural knowledge already available within the organisation to an employee at their moment of need in order to enhance their performance of the task in hand Jan 12 Issue 1 0 Examples Disadvantages oO Flash Instrument Trainer O Can be expensive O Requires intelligent tutor to brief monitor and debrief for learning transfer to occur O Incremental acquisition may require several updates of software O Operators trained on emulators may not be initially as fast as operators trained directly on the equipment O Usually requires some training on GFE after emulation 1 PDAs O PSPs O Netbooks O Cost O Hardware specification must support EPSSs O CBT material requires careful analysis and design O Not suitable for initial training 5 7 C 9 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Advantages O Discussions are captured for others to review and partake create and reply to O Easy to set up text based O Easy to learn how to discussion threads use asynchronously O Allows sharing of a not in real time variety of media such as docs and graphics Forum An online website where users can Interactive Electronic Technical Manual IETM An electronic instruction manual a book ona computer that describes how to operate or maintain a product result of Def Stan 00 60 O Provides reference material at point of need Job ai
31. scribed previously hover over each leaf criterion to see the statement which applies and move the slider accordingly The output is given in the scores chart and represents the recommended mix of media for this training or education requirement Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 10 JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Simulation Scores 24 Hover over each item to see a definition for each media Also if you want more detailed information access the MMST e Learning via the DLP or the Methods and Media section of the Learning Technologies Handbook 25 Once satisfied with the slider placements print or save a report in the same way as described in the Methods Selection section 26 KEY POINT Unlike the methods selection where it is likely that a variety or blend of methods will be appropriate it may only be realistic to implement one or two media In this case it is advisable to look at the highest scoring media first and then work down 2 7 For more information on the MMST or to suggest how the MMST can be improved please contact the DCTS Learning Technologies Research and Development Team or leave a post in the relevant section of the DLP Forum Learning Technologies Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 11 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual Annex A to DTSM 7 MMST User Manual Setting Up V I S A on your PC Dated Nov 2011 1 Administrator rights will be required to set up V I S A on a standalone PC Local In
32. tice and the giving of feedback 7 Practical Lesson A procedure or skill is described and demonstrated to the students who perform the skill under supervision 8 Self Study This normally takes the form of prescribed reading project work case study set assignments or correspondence courses Can be completed online including e learning Criteria 1 Attitudes The learning involves developing attitudes and behaviours Mental Skills Such as problem solving and calculations 2 3 Physical Skills Such as operating equipment 4 Knowledge Data information concepts procedures facts and figure Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 B 1 Back to Contents JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual 5 Scope Wide range of varying tasks equipment and procedures 6 Standards High standards are expected in terms of accuracy quality and safety 7 Complexity Learning is highly complex Learners often struggle to achieve competency e g multi tasking mental capacity Media 1 Augmented Reality A combination of a person s real world view and a computer generated virtual scene that augments the world with additional information 2 Face to Face Learning where the tutors and learners are physically in the same place e g classroom workshop and live exercises 3 Computer Based Training CBT The use of a computer as an interactive device with an embedded training strategy in which there are specific programmed responses that seek to aid learnin
33. tive and efficient solutions for Defence training and education 2 The MMST is accompanied by an e Learning package which explains fully the process used and the advantages and disadvantages of each method and media It has been designed mainly as a reference tool and will be updated regularly It is advisable to complete at least the first module before using the MMST O There are 2 ways of accessing the MMST V I S A Tool either by installing the software on to your pc or by opening the models via the web currently requires a direct internet connection not through the DII RLI gateway Links to the web version are available at Annex D and instructions for standalone installation are at Annex A There is also an excel version of the MMST available on the DCTS Learning Technologies LT website on the Defence Intranet Scopa e ail A p e pe Using the Methods Selection Tool 4 When you open MMST1 Methods you will have the Methods Selection Stage of the MMST see screenshot above In the e Learning package available on the DLP there is a short Jan 12 Issue 1 0 5 7 3 JSP 822 Part 5 Chp 7 MMST User Manual application at the end of the second module which shows how to use the tool however a short overview is below 5 Several criteria are used which are grouped into areas such as performance and conditions There are also separate leaf criteria such as Attitudes and Mental Skills which have sli
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