Jake Aplanalp AIM/CPM Program Manager NAWCTSD Orlando 407.380.4685 [email protected] December 2008

Authoring Instructional Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM)Materials (AIM)

Jake AplanalpAIM/CPM Program ManagerNAWCTSD [email protected]

December 2008

Focus of PresentationFocus of Presentation

• AIM Background & History

• AIM & Current Navy Standards

• AIM Software Status

• AIM & Future Navy Standards

• Questions

Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM):Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM):• Government-owned & managed system used by the Navy to design, develop,

update, manage, and integrate training content• Provides automated conformance to standards (NAVEDTRA 130A/131A, ILE)

resulting in efficient, cost effective development & maintenance of learning content

• Links learning requirements to performance standards• Links learning content to Interactive Electronic Tech Manuals (IETMs) (**S1000D

& other formats)• Automates identification and notification of potential learning content update

requirements based on performance standard & tech data changes• Streamlines integration of changes into previous learning content baseline with

minimum impact (because built on relational database)• Supports multiple output methods (paper, PDF, HTML, & SCORM conformant XML

formats)

AIM is a mature application & service provider supporting the development & sustainment of 300,000+ instructional hours of formal Navy training content

AIM is a mature application & service provider supporting the development & sustainment of 300,000+ instructional hours of formal Navy training content

• CNET drafts Operational Requirement (OR) 1981

• NPRDC Conducts R&D 1981-87

• NPRDC Awards R&D Contract 1987

• CNO Establish Project Manager 1989

• AIM MNS/Milestone 0 Approved 1990

• Milestone I/II approved 1992

• Initial version of AIM (UNIX) distributed 1993

• Milestone III approved (Implementation) 1994

• AIM System Support Office (SSO) at NAWCTSD Established 1994

• AIM II Implementation 1996

• AIM I Implementation 1997

• Program Management Shift to NAWCTSD 1997

• IETM Interface 1998• SCORM Output Utility 2001• SQL Server 2002• Word as editor; IMI Library 2003• AIM first GOTS SCORM Adopter 2004

• Prototype LO Module; NMCI certification** 2005

• Navy ILE ILT authoring/maintenance tool** 2006

• Prototype Content Planning Module (CPM)** 2007

• NMCI Certification & Distribution of AIM LO Module** 2008

• CPM Operational** 2008

AIM Historical PerspectiveAIM Historical Perspective

Program of Record with

history of continuous

improvement and successful

adaptability in meeting the

user’s changing requirements and

technology advances

Program of Record with

history of continuous

improvement and successful

adaptability in meeting the

user’s changing requirements and

technology advances

**Key Components of Modernized AIM

AIM-based Learning Content Usage*AIM-based Learning Content Usage*

Train

ing A

ctiv

ity

Number

of c

ourses

supporte

d

by tra

ditional

AIM

Total n

umber

of c

ourses

Perce

nt of A

IM c

urricu

lum

cours

es (A

IM-c

urricu

lum

and

non-AIM

curri

culu

m)

Total n

umber

of A

IM c

urricu

lum

train

ing h

ours

Total n

umber

of h

ours fo

r all

cours

es (A

IM-c

urricu

lum

and

non-AIM

curri

culu

m)

Perce

nt of A

IM c

urricu

lum

hours

CSCS

SUB-TOTAL 673 889 76% 51,360 76,838 67%

SUB-TOTAL 542 670 81% 209,417 358,572 58%

SUB-TOTAL 242 455 53% 23,171 29,683 81%

CENTER TOTAL 1,457 2,014 72% 283,948 465,093 61%

CSCS

CNATT

SLC

Big

“3”

Exa

mpl

e

Others include:

•SWS•NSWC•SPAWAR•NMPT&E•NSTEP•CPPD•CNE•CID•CEODD•CSS

*Data captured in 4th Quarter of FY07

AIM Management OrganizationAIM Management Organization

System SupportOffice (SSO)

NAWCTSD Orlando

System SupportOffice (SSO)

NAWCTSD Orlando

ProgramManager

OPNAV N75

ProgramManager

OPNAV N75

ProgramManager

NAWCTSD Orlando

ProgramManager

NAWCTSD Orlando

Configuration Control Board (CCB)/

Resource Sponsorship:Surface/Air/Sub/NETC

Configuration Control Board (CCB)/

Resource Sponsorship:Surface/Air/Sub/NETC

Functional AreaManager

OPNAV – N00T


OPNAV – N00T

Executive SteeringCommittee

(ESC)

FunctionalRequirements Board (FRB)

Executive SteeringCommittee

(ESC)

FunctionalRequirements Board (FRB)


OPNAV – N12 (proposed)


OPNAV – N12 (proposed)


OPNAV – N79


OPNAV – N79

Functional AreaManagerOPNAV

Functional AreaManagerOPNAV

Prime Support Contractor- Columbus Technologies

Prime Support Contractor- Columbus Technologies

AIM & Navy Training StandardsAIM & Navy Training Standards

• AIM follows ISD rules of the PADDIE model

• AIM I built on NAVEDTRA 131A Personnel Performance Profile (PPP) based curriculum model

• AIM II built on NAVEDTRA 130A Task based curriculum model

• Traditional AIM links content to CTTL / PPP tables

• AIM continues support for traditional 130/131 content formats as well as ILE content rules per evolving NETC & Navy Standards

• AIM outputs Printable Material (PDF), SCORM-compliant XML Files (LMS, electronic

classrooms, repositories), CeTARS CMS Web service, & Database export for use in other AIM systems or content authoring tools

Why Modernized AIM?Why Modernized AIM?Modernized AIM Can Tie This Entire Content Lifecycle Process Together!Modernized AIM Can Tie This Entire Content Lifecycle Process Together!

Learning Content

DvlpAnd

Maint(learning objects tied to uniquely

ID’d and versioned learning

objectives)

LearningContent Planning

(uniquely ID’d and versioned

learning objectives,

content outline, content mgmt

data)

Baseline Performance

Reqts

Performance Reqts

(job-task analysis data,

qualifications, competencies)

LearningContent

Storage andDelivery

(learning object aggregations

managed via ties to learning objectives)

Performance Reqts

Updates

Content Outline Draft w Versioned

Learning Objectives

and Metadata

Versioned Learning Objective Updates

Baseline Learning Content

Versioned Learning Content Updates

Change Impact Reporting(based on

performance reqts updates; specifies learning objectives

that may need changing)

Change Impact Reporting

(based on learning objective updates; specifies learning objects that may need changing)

List of learning objects

linked to impacted learning

objectives

Traditional AIM Focus Areas

AIM Modernization TimelineAIM Modernization Timeline

Baseline through April 2008

AIM I/II Rel 3.2.1

NAVEDTRA 130/131(per FRB guidance)

ILE FUNCTIONAL

REQTS(per FRB,,

etc.)

Traditional

AIM I/II Rel 3.3w/ LO ModuleDistributed by

NMCIMay-June 2008

Transition toAIM Modernization

AIM I/II Rel 4.0May-Jun 2009

MODERNIZED AIM SYSTEMAIM I/II Rel 4.1May-Jun 2010

Current Situation

Transitional System

Proposed Solution

SYSTEM

REQUIRE-MENTS

ILE FUNCTIONAL REQTS

(per ILE Content Dvlp Hdbk, etc.)

ILE, DOD, CIO TECH REQTS(SOA, EDE,

.NET)

R&D EFFORTS

(ISTDAS, etc)

MODERNIZATION PLAN

ILE Architecture – 1ILE Architecture – 1

Repository

Non-AIMApplication

Modernized AIM

In prototype development

PerformanceReqt Data

Repository

Initial Performance

Data

Modified Performance

Data

Start with Validated Requirements

(Competencies)

Competencies/JTA


Performance Reqt Data LO

Content Planning Module [CPM]

(NLOS, content outline, content mgmt data)

Performance Reqt Data

NLOS,Content

Structure,Performance

Data links

NLOSIntegratedMetadata

Repository

NLOS Metadata

[Enterprise Data Environment]

Repository

Non-AIMApplication

Modernized AIM



Repository

Initial Performance

Data


Data

Plan Learning Development by linking to Competencies

and Derived JTA Data Stored in Repository

Learning ObjectiveStatements

CoursePlanning

Competencies/JTA



Learning Object [LO] Module

(ILE ILT content objects)



NLOS, content struct,

Perf Data Links


NLOS,Content


Data links

Tech Data Repository


Repository

NLOS Metadata

LO For Change


Tech data structure &

updates

Tech Data Structure &

Updates

Repository

Non-AIMApplication

Modernized AIM


Tech data

structure &

updates

ILE Self-paced Content / M&S Development

Tools

LO For Change

NLOS, contentstruct, Perf Data

Links

ILT-to-self-paced

Query for initial IETM

listing and updates (read

only)

Query for initial IETMlisting and updates (read only)


Repository

Initial Performance

Data


Data

Use Learning Plan Data Linked to Competencies and

Derived JTA Data to Build Learning Objects

Competencies /JTA


CoursePlanning

CourseDevelopment








Perf Data Links


NLOS,Content


Data links


New/UpdatedILE Content


Repository

NLOS Metadata

LO For Change

Content QA and CM



updates


Updates

Repository

Non-AIMApplication

Surveillance Service

(Web service)

ChgImpactReport

(Web service) LO Requiring Change

Modernized AIM

LO Requiring Change


Traditional LP/TG Content(AIM I/AIM II)

AIM LP/TG Content

Tech data

structure &

updates


Tools

LO For Change


Links

ILT-to-self-paced

Performance Data, NLOS, & Tech Data Updates



only)


CeTARS


Repository

Learning Mgmt

System

Electronic Classroom[Integration S/W]

Learning Objects

Initial Performance

Data


Data

Course Master

Schedule

Other Data TBD

Deploy/Manage Learning Objects

Competencies /JTA


CoursePlanning

CourseDevelopment

CompetencyDelivery








Perf Data Links


NLOS,Content


Data links


New/UpdatedILE Content


Repository

NLOS Metadata

LO For Change

Content QA and CM



updates


Updates

Repository

Non-AIMApplication

Surveillance Service

(Web service)

ChgImpactReport

(Web service) LO Requiring Change

Modernized AIM

LO Requiring Change


Traditional LP/TG Content(AIM I/AIM II)

AIM LP/TG Content

Tech data

structure &

updates


Tools

LO For Change


Links

ILT-to-self-paced

Performance Data, NLOS, & Tech Data Updates



only)


PerformanceReqt Data Repository

Initial Performance

Data


Data

Use Links to Competencies, Derived JTA Data and

Technical Data for Surveillance/Maintenance of

Learning Objects

Competencies /JTA


CoursePlanning

CourseDevelopment

CourseMaintenance

AIM ConsiderationsAIM Considerations• History of AIM – consistent success in past, updated over time, now

extending to ILE-based learning – leveraging historical ROI and TOC reduction

• One GOTS tool supporting: – Traditional content development/maintenance– Migration of traditional to new (ILE)– New development (ILE)

• Gaps in current Navy Training Environment:– ILT in ILE suite– JTI/NJA/NLOS links to learning content– Integrated, performance-based design, development, and maintenance of

both ILT and self-paced learning content– Automated surveillance capability to drive down significant total

ownership cost of learning content• Modernized AIM can fill those gaps

SummarySummary• What can AIM do for Centers/SYSCOMS?

– Leverage historical strengths in standardized content design, development, surveillance, maintenance, production, management, and user support

– Be used for Traditional (130/131) & FutureFuture (ILE-based) training content

– Provide strong support for RIT II themes – especially “Tie Learning to Navy Work” & “Navy Learning Continuums”

– Leverage AIM team, contract, and user community infrastructure that is in place to support users

Summary Summary (Continued)(Continued)

• What AIM program needs from Centers/SYSCOMS?– Active AIM Users:

• Participate in the FRB and supporting IPTs • Provide input to improve the toolset

– Non-AIM users:• Try AIM on a small scale (traditional/modernized)

– Get training and assistance to support trial efforts

Points of Contact, WebsitePoints of Contact, Website• Program ManagerProgram Manager

Jake [email protected]

• Asst Program Asst Program ManagerManagerPatti [email protected]

• Software Software Engineering/Help DeskEngineering/Help DeskRon [email protected]

• ISD LeadISD LeadPaul [email protected]

http://aim.aimertech.com/aimhttp://aim.aimertech.com/aim

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Jake Aplanalp AIM/CPM Program Manager NAWCTSD Orlando 407.380.4685 [email protected] December 2008