Accession Number:

ADA288881

Title:

Advanced Educational Methods in the Department of Defense: Application of Case Theory and Computer-Assisted Instruction to Business Process Reengineering.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF LOGISTICS AND ACQUIS ITION MANAGEMENT

Personal Author(s):

• Brown, Brian A.
• Brown, Susan M.
• Cook, Karen L.

Report Date:

1994-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

100.0

Abstract:

The goal of this research was to create a computer-assisted instruction CAI prototype tutorial to teach the fundamental principles of integrated, computer-aided manufacturing definition activity modeling IDEFO, a component of business process reengineering within the Department of Defense. To accomplish this, the authors evaluated current instructional material related to IDEFO, then adapted the material to a computerized learning environment using the Authorware ProfessionalTM authoring software and a hybrid methodology which incorporated elements both of instructional design and software development. One of the most notable characteristics of this hybrid model was a series of iterations at each phase of development, which eliminated the need for retroactive modifications at successive development phases. The objectives for this study were accomplished by completing a literature review, identifying learning objectives and testing strategies, creating a prototype tutorial using authoring software, incorporating a case study, and then operationally testing the prototype. Analysis of this research is limited to a discussion of the results of a qualitative survey provided to evaluators of the prototype. In general, the results of the survey indicated acceptance of CAI as a method of instruction and provided recommendations for improving the tutorial.

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING
• *COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• METHODOLOGY
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• COMMERCE
• ENVIRONMENTS
• EDUCATION
• MODELS
• LITERATURE SURVEYS
• THEORY
• INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
• LEARNING MACHINES
• THESES
• PHASE
• CASE STUDIES
• SURVEYS
• HYBRID SYSTEMS
• INSTRUCTIONS
• ITERATIONS
• LEARNING
• EVOLUTION(DEVELOPMENT)

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE