Brief Description: Designed to provide staff skills to members of Army organizations at all levels. Can be used both as a
self-paced training program or an on-line desk reference. The format uses mainly power-point graphics make it visually appealing and easy to comprehend.

Entry Capabilities Required: Federal employee or military member

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Rating: (1-5)

Relevance to objectives: (5)  The course uses military doctrine available in feild manuals and applies through terminal learning and enabling learning objective in a distance learning environment.  It is a great tool as well in preparing lesson plans for unit internal Officer Profession Developement classes.  The course meets its objectives upon completion.  I feel that future improvements to this will come as technology improves within training in the department of defense.
Provides practice of relevant skills: (3) Within each block of instruction the course allows for a "test on learning" session prior to end of block testing.  Many of the objectives in the lesson must be practiced on the job in real situations.  This course provides information in order to improve management skills.
Likely to arouse/maintain interest: (2)  The course is not exactly the best tool to arouse attention.  It uses power point and text but has no audio or video.
Likely to be comprehended clearly: (3)  The lack of audio and video inhibit the learners ability to comprehend fully.
Technical quality (durable, attractive): Technical quality in design and structure of the course is outstanding.  It is durable, attractive and easy to use but is limited without audio and video.
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather than chance): (3)  To win you must complete the course within a year time frame.  It is a self paced course which is great for the target udience who have unusual work schedules.  The motivation to complete the course is self improvement and professional development.  It also looks good on a performance evaluation.
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic, accurate depiction): (NA) none
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test results): I thought this course seems effective but evidence most likeky can be obtained through the points of contact or individuals who have registered for and completed the course.
Clear directions for play:  (4) The course is completely menu driven and easy to follow.
Effectiveness of debriefing:  (4) The debiefing is through examination and in "test on learning" sessions.  I all personnle at least use this site as a desk reference and enroll if time permits.  It is an effective tool for individual and team improvement.  The price and access is definately right.