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Courseware and PerformanceThe Courseware and Performance Section provides a wide variety of services across the training spectrum. The section performs surveys, studies and analyses to support all phases of training and the Instructional System Development (ISD) process. These tasks can be accomplished as individual projects or can be included as part of a larger development effort. The section’s instructional designers, analysts and technical specialists work closely with clients and subject matter experts to carefully define training needs. Once the training objectives and student audience have been identified, the team can evaluate the best mix of instructional strategies and proven technologies to develop an effective training solution. Instructional materials can be designed for classroom presentation. These materials consist of lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, handouts as well as PowerPoint presentations and visual aids (both static and interactive). When subject matter expertise from the client is available, we also facilitate classroom instruction. Additionally, the section staff develops and sustains a wide variety of training materials to be used outside of the classroom. Each product is based on an established requirement and is designed and developed to meet the client's training needs. Examples of these products include self-paced familiarization handbooks, user's manuals, quick reference guides, continuity guides and structured on-the-job training guides. The staff also develops technology-based applications for on-demand training. The section teams instructional designers, analysts, and technical specialists work closely with clients and subject matter experts to carefully define training needs. Once the training objectives and student audience have been identified, the team can evaluate the best mix of instructional strategies and proven technologies to develop an effective training solution. Instructional designers work with graphic designers and human-computer interface experts to design a user experience that fosters learning. Training applications include desktop and embedded interactive courseware, web-based training, performance support systems and intelligent tutoring systems. Other research and development areas include interactive assessment tools, collaborative environments and tools, synchronous distance learning, web-based applications and information management systems. All training and instructional materials are validated to ensure knowledge transfer and instructional effectiveness as well as ensuring the training material is learner focused and meets stated learning objectives To learn more about Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement capabilities at SwRI, visit www.tspi.swri.org. Debra Bass, Acting Manager Technical strengths include:
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