1. Afloat LMS Sandbox User Trials Kick-Off Brief
06 August 2018
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2. Introductions / Opening Remarks
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3. Overview
Describe the process for examining functional capabilities of four Learning Management Systems (LMS) during Sandbox User Trials to measure how effectively each application provides the necessary functionality of an LMS in support of Ready Relevant Learning (RRL)
The Afloat LMS is one of the vehicles for delivering integrated training content to Sailors
In the right place
At the right time
In the right modality
Goal is to ensure that knowledge remains relevant in increasingly dynamic operational environments, with evolving platform capabilities and emerging warfighting technologies.
Assessment and Recommendation Report to USFFC
Qualitative and Quantitative Data from the User Trials Surveys and Post-Trial Roundtable
Data provided by the vendors regarding features not tested during these User Trials
Functional characteristics weighted and prioritized in analysis process
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4. Functional Capabilities
The Sandbox User Trials will evaluate how well each LMS supports functional capabilities, specifically:
Access Training – Access the LMS on the most convenient web-enabled device
Deliver Training – Provide training in the best-suited modality to enhance learning
Track Training - Track both in-progress and completed training
Edit / Author Training - Build new training and edit existing local training
Collect and Analyze Data / Metric for Training
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5. Objectives and Tasks
Sailors assigned as Students will evaluate each LMS solution on its ability to:
Provide access to training
Display individual profile information
Deliver various modalities of training
Adaptive Simulations
Mobile Applications
3-D Models
How-to Videos
Availability on web-enabled devices the Sailors of 2025 will want to use
Desktops / Laptops
Tablets
Mobile Phones
Sailors designated as Training Officers will
Assign courses to Sailors assigned as Students
Edit and author courses
Build training completion reports in each LMS
Civilian and contracted Subject Matter Experts will test functionality of all four vendors across the three types of delivery devices (Desktop / Laptop, Tablet or Mobile Phone).
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6. Assignment Matrix
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7. Student Evaluators
Complete assigned courses on each LMS using the device (Desktop / Laptop, Tablet or Mobile Phone) delegated
Note the Operating System (OS) and browser(s) used to access each LMS
Complete a survey using Afloat LMS Survey Monkey for each LMS application evaluated
Survey link will be sent to
To protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII), each evaluator will receive a discreet user name and initial password via to log into each LMS as well as Survey Monkey
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8. Training Officers
Assign courses to be completed to Student Evaluators on each LMS
View and track the profiles, course completion and course evaluations (as applicable) of assigned students
Build a “Training Completion” report
Edit the assigned training module in each LMS. Forward revision to SME in the LMS
Prompt will be provided via in the LMS regarding what to edit
Edit an assigned Job Qualification Requirement (JQR) on each LMS
Build a customizable dashboard in each LMS to view the course completion data and course evaluations (as applicable). Run a training report from the dashboard
Sample training report will be provided with elements to be included
Complete a survey using Afloat LMS Survey Monkey for each LMS application evaluated
Survey link will be sent to
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9. Likert Scale LMS Survey
Student Evaluators will grade each LMS application by completing the first three sections -- Access, Deliver, and Track Training -- of the LMS survey.
Training Officers will evaluate the Access, Deliver, and Track Training qualities of each LMS application, as well as the Edit/Author Training and Collect and Analyze Data/Metrics.
Evaluators and Training Officers will grade each item using a Five-point Likert Scale, pictured below, to assign quantitative values to the qualitative functions for each LMS evaluated.
Functions that cannot be evaluated should be given a score of N/A. The survey will be hosted online and be accessible through desktop, tablet, or mobile phone devices.
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10. Courses & LMS Providers
The courses provided are:
Training and Readiness – The Active Shooter
DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge 2018
Food Safety and Food Service Sanitation
BECC Common Core Valve Maintenance
Basic Valve course
LMS Providers
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11. User Trial Schedule and Help Desk
The User Trail Sandboxes will be available for three weeks (13 August – 7 September)
Each LMS will be available 24/7 during this time
End of Trial Round-table Discussion will occur 12 September (with 13 Sept back-up)
Users will be provided a link via to access each LMS application with user name and password
For LMS account issues like account lock-out, inability to access courses or any other LMS account questions, contact the Sandbox User Trials Help Desk:
Sean Evans
Spencer Smith
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12. Questions / Closing Remarks
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