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Summary
This
module addressed basic concepts supporting effective training development.
The importance of Human Factors in the operating system design for
which the training is being developed was stressed. That is, the
design of easy-to-use, human-to-system interfaces and procedures
reduces the complexity, duration, and cost of training. The Instructional
Systems Design (ISD) process was selected for presentation because
of its proven analytical and structured approach to training development.
Also, ISD follows and is integrated with the Systems Engineering
process of which Human Factors is a part.
Human
Factors activities and contributions commence with the incorporation
of Human Factors principles in operating system design that results
in ease-to-use interfaces and procedures, that in turn, are easy
and cost effective to train. The importance of a thorough Front
End Analysis (FEA) as the foundation for the development of training
was presented, along with contributions made by Human Factors analyses.
The potential synergy between training developers, trainers, and
Human Factors personnel in the System Engineering process also was
described.
Trends
and concepts in computerized instruction and training were included
along with effectiveness information. In addition, the roles of
part-task and full system simulation in instruction were reviewed.
Transfer of training and enhancement techniques derived from human
learning and cognition research ended the module.
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