601 Developing an mLearning Combat Lifesaving Tool
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday, June 11
Instructional Design
408
Recent investigations questioning the potentially preventable nature of fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan make combat lifesaving an even more critical area of focus in training and developing the future leaders of the military. Because soldiers are always on the move, mobile devices can play a big part in supporting their training.
In this case-study session, you will learn how a team of students used user experience (UX) design methodologies to create a mobile performance support tool for reviewing and practicing combat lifesaving skills. You will explore the UX design process and see the lessons learned in the design and development of a mobile app for the US Marine Corps, as well as a demonstration of the app in action. You will discuss the life cycle of design decisions during the development of a mobile application. You will leave this session with the opportunity to apply the lessons learned from this project to your own design contexts.
In this session, you will learn:
- The role of user experience in the design of just-in-time course content
- The importance of needs and contextual analyses in the design and development process
- The design considerations for a military audience
Audience:
Novice and intermediate designers, developers, project
managers, and managers.
Technology
discussed in this session:
HTML5, Adobe Captivate, Android, IoS, Camtasia,
Powtoon.
Helen Fake
Learning and Development Consultant
Grant Thornton
Helen Fake is a learning and development consultant with Grant Thornton. An experienced change management catalyst, she has integrated organizational training and knowledge management at companies like ICF International, Billy Casper Golf, and the International Trade Administration. From instructor-led courses to eLearning programs, Helen embraces multiple delivery methods to encourage adoption of enterprise-level software packages.
Liz Stangl
Senior Training Specialist
Micron Technologies
Liz Stangl is a senior training specialist at Micron Technologies. As an international trainer for Micron, Liz has traveled worldwide to support cross-cultural relations and ensure manufacturing excellence across product lines. At her previous position, with Audi of America, she developed her first mobile app—Truth in Safety. A recent graduate from George Mason University’s master’s in education program, Liz combines cutting-edge user experience and instructional design research with practical skills. Liz specializes in working with teams to find innovative learning solutions that engage users and result in world-class manufacturing performance.
Cristina Rodriguez
Learning Systems Instructional Designer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Cristina Rodrigues, a learning systems instructional designer with Booz Allen Hamilton, has more than five years of experience in the education industry, mostly with adult education in training and development. She started her educational career as a training administrator and worked her way up to the lead training specialist for a Washington, DC technical government contractor. Cristina’s work duties have included creating courseware (ethics, compliance, and G\government content), serving as a site administrator for Skillport Learning Management System, and tracking and maintaining IT certifications and instructor-led classroom training.
