1. Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM) Background brief for Learning Centers
1. Report status of traditional and modernized AIM
2. Link AIM Modernization to RiT II goals of:
Tie Learning to Navy Work
Navy Learning Continuums
Fleet-focused Delivery
Engaging All Navy Learning Partners
Fleet Metrics-Driven Improvement
Managing the Future of Learning
12 November 2008
Jake Aplanalp
AIM/CPM Program Manager
NAWCTSD Orlando

2. Focus of Presentation AIM Background & History
AIM & Current Navy Standards
AIM Software Status
AIM & Future Navy Standards
Questions

3. 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, & RIT II) 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 promotes:
data standardization for maximum re-use/re-purposing
content packaging standardization for consistent look and feel
product completeness based on automated workflow
Pertinent RIT II themes as relates to this slide:
Tie Learning to Navy Work
Navy Learning Continuums
AIM is a mature application & service provider supporting the development & sustainment of 300,000+ instructional hours of formal Navy training content

4. AIM Historical Perspective
CNET drafts Operational Requirement (OR)
NPRDC Conducts R&D
NPRDC Awards R&D Contract
CNO Establish Project Manager
AIM MNS/Milestone 0 Approved
Milestone I/II approved
Initial version of AIM (UNIX) distributed
Milestone III approved (Implementation)
AIM System Support Office (SSO) at NAWCTSD Established 1994
AIM II Implementation
AIM I Implementation
Program Management Shift to NAWCTSD
IETM Interface
SCORM Output Utility
SQL Server
Word as editor; IMI Library
AIM first GOTS SCORM Adopter
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**
Program of Record with history of continuous improvement and successful adaptability in meeting the user’s changing requirements and technology advances
SLC staff prioritized items for CPM, based on GAT participation and analysis of CPM Functional Reqts Matrix, which have been incorporated into Delivery Order now under contract as part of AIM Rel 4.0 scheduled for delivery in Mar 09
Elaborate on constituent pieces of “operational”:
Government acceptance testing with participation from broad spectrum of AIM user community (including Jim Kading of SLC, Jerry Benzel of NAVSEA, and Jamie Swaim of SSP)
Complete User’s Manual and on-line Help
Piloted ILT user learning content
**Key Components of Modernized AIM 4

5. AIM-based Learning Content Usage*
Others include:
SWS
NSWC
SPAWAR
NMPT&E
NSTEP
CPPD
CNE
CID
CEODD
CSS
As a measure of continuing acceptance of AIM, CNATT has mandated use for development of ILT learning content in their recent 1540 instruction as well as in new standardized learning content acquisition SOW
Big “3” Example
*Data captured in 4th Quarter of FY07 5

6. AIM Management Organization
Configuration Control
Board (CCB)/
Resource Sponsorship:
Surface/Air/Sub/NETC
Functional Area
Manager
OPNAV – N79
Functional Area
Manager
OPNAV
Functional Area
Manager
OPNAV – N12
(proposed)
Functional Area
Manager
OPNAV – N00T
Executive Steering
Committee
(ESC)
Functional
Requirements
Board (FRB)
Program
Manager
OPNAV N75
Program
Manager
NAWCTSD Orlando
A formal organization and charter was established as part of the milestone approval process to ensure customer involvement and program responsiveness.
The FRB has been a constant and highly successful part of the AIM program since its organization in FY94. The CCB has been much less active, with funding coming mainly through the various CNO resource sponsors individually. AIM program eager to merge successful FRB process and broadly-based community participants into evolving RiT II governance process / organization.
ESC (senior leaders from OPNAV (CDR Adams), SLC (Bill Schafer), CSCS (Scott Lutterloh), and CNATT (LCOL Mark Molitor) provided guidance to the AIM Program Manager) during the earlier phases of RiT I. Has not been as active in the past several years.
NAWCTSD serves as Program Manager and as System Support Office (SSO) for AIM.
Columbus Technologies-
Prime Support Contractor
System Support
Office (SSO)
NAWCTSD Orlando

7. AIM & 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 / RIT II / Competency-based 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
CMAD “stand down” and current uncertainty about enterprise or Learning Center learning content repositories affecting users.
At the same time, AIM continues to get more and more requests from user community about more centralized repositories to promote better configuration management as well as source for discovery and re-use/re-purpose of existing learning content.
**Recent conversations with SLC about centralizing their various AIM databases and providing remote access to their user communities.

8. AIM Modernization Timeline

9. Why Modernized AIM? Modernized AIM can tie the entire process together
In the RiT II continuum from performance requirement definition to learning content tailored to satisfy that performance requirement, Modernized AIM can play key roles in linking performance reqts to learning objects via standards compliant learning objective statements, which become the basis for granular ILT and self-paced learning objects aggregated into modules and courses in various ways as needed.
Pertinent to RIT II goals:
Tie Training to Navy Work
Navy Learning Continuums
Fleet Focused Delivery
Modernized AIM
can tie the entire
process together

10. AIM Considerations
History of AIM – consistent success in past, updated over time, now extending to ILE / RIT II / Competency-based learning & leveraging historical ROI & TOC Reduction
One GOTS tool supporting:
Traditional content development/maintenance
Migration of traditional to new (ILE/RIT II)
New development (ILE/RIT II)
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
Integrated ILT & self-paced content design/dvlp/maint: LO Module storyboarding capability and XML output to self-paced authoring tools an example of this capability
Also, MT Continuum is excellent example of RIT II theme on learning continuums- AIM has worked closely w/ SSP on that effort.

11. Summary What can AIM do for Centers?
Leverage historical strengths in standardized content design, development, surveillance, maintenance, production, management, and user support to apply to Traditional (130/131) & Future (ILE / RIT II / Competency-based) training content
Strong support for RIT II themes – especially “Tie Learning to Navy Work” & “Navy Learning Continuums”
AIM has team, contract, and user community infrastructure in place to make this happen s

12. Summary (Continued) What AIM program needs from Centers?
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 s

13. Upcoming AIM Training Schedule
Date
Topic
12-Nov-08
Overview of AIM Program & Software: Schedule of Upcoming Web meetings
10-Dec-08
AIM: Training Project Plan (TPP)
7-Jan-09
AIM: Course Training Task List (CTTL)
21-Jan-09
AIM: Learning Objectives
4-Feb-09
AIM: Course Outline of Instruction (COI)
4-Mar-09
AIM: Course Master Schedule (CMS)
18-Mar-09
AIM: Training Course Control Document (TCCD)
1-Apr-09
AIM: Learning Content Overview
15-Apr-09
AIM: CPM Overview of TPP & TCCD Functionality
29-Apr-09
AIM: CPM Project Development
13-May-09
AIM: Overview of LO Module s
** All Training at 1500 EST w/ Webmeeting & Phone info posted at AIM website

14. Points of Contact, Website
Software Engineering/Help Desk
Ron Zinnato
ISD Lead
Paul Graf
Program Manager
Jake Aplanalp
Asst Program Manager
Patti Eder
AIM Web Page

15. Questions?

16. Backup Slides

17. Central Site SWS AIM I Metaframe Central Site
CNATT Prototype Metaframe Instance
CNATT Central Site Implementation Planning
Options for SLC Implementation

18. SWS Central Site
Operational since Jul 07 on fedsun server at NAWCTSD Orlando for all SWS curricula
Metrics:
60 users (6-8 concurrent)
33 courses
2+ gb data storage (AIM database plus IMI)
6 geographically dispersed user sites – TTF Bangor/Kings Bay; contractors from Cocoa Beach, FL to Pittsfield, MA to Anaheim, CA
99%+ availability
Speed/responsiveness equal to previous local PC / LAN operation
Stress that AIM promotes:
data standardization for maximum re-use/re-purposing
content packaging standardization for consistent look and feel
product completeness based on automated workflow
Pertinent RIT II themes as relates to this slide:
Tie Learning to Navy Work
Navy Learning Continuums

19. SWS Central Site (contd)
Integrated LP/TG development, surveillance, and maintenance by all community activities on single Orlando database
TTFs download approved baseline curricula in SCORM 2004/XML output format for use in Elite-equipped electronic classrooms
Only performance lags are natural longer times to upload large graphic files, import large courses from / export to remote AIM instances
Primary availability issues have been working with NETWARCOM on information assurance (IA) certifications for FEDSUN servers
Stress that AIM promotes:
data standardization for maximum re-use/re-purposing
content packaging standardization for consistent look and feel
product completeness based on automated workflow
Pertinent RIT II themes as relates to this slide:
Tie Learning to Navy Work
Navy Learning Continuums

20. SWS Central Site (contd)
AIM I software operates exactly the same as local stand-alone or LAN instances from user’s perspective
Some enhanced management capabilities:
IETM interface configuration data
more granular privilege levels for multiple curriculum managers
1/3 time CSS System Administrator with rapid learning curve when he replaced the system implementer in Mar 08
Stress that AIM promotes:
data standardization for maximum re-use/re-purposing
content packaging standardization for consistent look and feel
product completeness based on automated workflow
Pertinent RIT II themes as relates to this slide:
Tie Learning to Navy Work
Navy Learning Continuums

21. CNATT Central Site Prototype
Small (5 user) independent AIM II instance set up in response to local TRANET installation problems at CNATT Tinker AFB
Set up from scratch on FEDSUN server within 2 hours
On-line since mid-August with no problems
Required 2-hour Web-meeting for end user familiarization with Metaframe implementation – no AIM user training required

22. Central Site Advantages
One centrally located database (configuration control)
Single authoritative source for a given curriculum throughout the community
Real-time collaboration among geographically dispersed staff (e.g., Center staff working directly with training facility, NAVSEA, ISEA, or contractor staff)
No need for import/export-based database synchronization among disconnected sites
Everyone performing maintenance in same database
No IMI conflicts – all developers and users for all courses using the same library of IMI files
No requirement to distribute approved courses – end users can generate SCORM XML files and/or print PDF / paper LP/TG direct from Central Site
Great time and money saver – no need to move export file and/or paper curricula from site to site
Immediate access to software updates simply by posting on Central Site server – no delays waiting for NMCI certification or complex scheduling to coordinate local updates and prevent version conflicts
Users can access AIM from any PC with internet access and CAC reader with desktop software installation and maintenance
Real-time Center online approval

23. AIM Team Experience
Technical experience in programming, maintaining, and supporting AIM and related applications:
48 total manyears with the AIM application with excellent notices from govt technical staff and user community
25 total manyears with large-scale desktop/LAN SQL Server database applications
19 total manyears with Web-based SQL Server applications (4 years with NAVSPECWARCEN training admin applications with lessons learned applied to 2 years of large-scale CPM development and support)

24. AIM Team Experience (contd)
Functional experience in requirements definition, user testing, user training, and help desk support:
45 manyears with the AIM application with excellent notices from govt technical staff and user community
10 manyears with Web-based SQL Server applications (4 years with NAVSPECWARCEN training admin applications with lessons learned applied to 2 years of large-scale CPM development and support)

25. AIM Team Experience (contd)
Functional and technical team has broad and deep ties across the AIM user community and within specific warfare training communities:
Undersea warfare: Tom Travers – 15 years
Surface warfare: Jay Burton – 10 years; Jamie Stewart – 15 years
Aviation maintenance: Paul Graf – 5 years

26. AIM Software Engineering
AIM I/II (including CPM and LO Module) are FAM approved and registered in DADMS
User community based requirements definition process via Functional Requirements Board
Existing and planned Web service interfaces with CeTARS
Experience in JCIDS/DODAF methodology and artifacts
Extensive work with ILE enterprise architecture team and initial Enterprise Data Environment (EDE) development
AIM team appraised and certified for CMMI Level II in Aug 07 with no weaknesses

27. AIM Output Examples

28. Training Project Plan

29. Instructor Comp Worksheet

30. Course Training Task List

31. Learning Objectives

32. Curriculum Outline of Instruction

33. COI Summary Report

34. Course Master Schedule

35. CMS Summary Report

36. Training Course Control Document
The TCCD is a product that includes all the information from:
TPP
CTTL LO
COI
CMS
Format is similar to the TPP output
The next 5 slides are TCCD samples

37. Training Course Control Document

38. Training Course Control Document

39. Training Course Control Document

40. Training Course Control Document

41. Training Course Control Document

42. Lesson Plan/Instructor Guide Within AIM

43. Lesson Plan/Instructor Guide .pdf version

44. Lesson Plan/Instructor Guide html version

45. Lesson Plan/Instructor Guide SCORM 2004 version
Hot Link to TG Sheet

46. Instructor Display of Media
Hot Link to Supporting Media. Used to support the LP vs delivery of the LP

47. Instructor Display of Media (Cont’d)
Open in New Window for display to Students when instructors have a dual monitor setup. For single monitor configuration, clicking the hyperlink will display to the front of the classroom.

48. Instructor Display of Media (Cont’d)
Supporting media displayed to the students

49. Trainee Guide/Student Guide Within AIM

50. Trainee Guide/Student Guide .pdf version

51. Trainee Guide/Student Guide SCORM 2004 version

52. Course Management Differences Traditional AIM vs Modernized AIM
Course Management Functionality
Traditional AIM
AIM Modernized (CPM/LO Module)
Resources - Equipment/Non-Equipment/Funding Manpower/Facilities
Full support in TPP and TCCD. Locked or Approved TPP and TCCD can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges.
Limited TPP capability for capturing resource categories and approval process.
Fleet Performance Requirements
Full support using CTTLs in AIM II and PPP Tables in AIM I. Performance requirements are linked to authoritative technical manuals and policy or procedural documentation for surveillance/maintenance purposes and change impact reporting. Performance requirements can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges.
Supports fleet performance requirements in the form of NJA Skills Data. Requires AIM Team import and support when updating. Versioning of Skills Data, linking resources to performance requirements, and change impact reporting not yet complete.
Learning Objectives
Full support for building Learning Objectives while linking to performance requirements and resources for surveillance/maintenance purposes and change impact reporting. Learning objectives can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges.
Full support for building Navy Learning Objective Statements linked to NJA Skills Data. Versioning of NLOSs, linking of resources to NLOSs, and change impact reporting not yet complete. NLOSs can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges.
Curriculum Outline of Instruction
Full COI support. COI can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges.
Full COI support. COI can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges

53. Course Management Functionality AIM Modernized (CPM/LO Module)
Course Management Differences Traditional AIM vs Modernized AIM (Cont’d)
Course Management Functionality
Traditional AIM
AIM Modernized (CPM/LO Module)
Course Master Schedule
Full CMS support. CMS can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges.
No CMS support. FRB input required.
Training Course Control Document
Full TCCD support. TCCD output includes training front matter, course data, learning objectives, curriculum outline of instruction, course master schedule, and resource requirements list. TCCD can only by modified by users with appropriate privileges.
No TCCD support. FRB input required.
Lesson Plan/Instructor Guide
Full LP support that links discussion points and related instructor activities to performance requirements, learning objectives, and resources for surveillance / maintenance purposes and change impact reporting. Instructor materials can be produced in several formats (print, pdf, SCORM 2004, and html) for delivery in the classroom. LPs can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges.
Full LP support that links learning objects to resources for surveillance/maintenance purposes and change impact reporting. Development in work to include linking of NJA Skills Data and NLOSs to learning objectives to further enhance change impact reporting capabilities. Instructor materials can be produced in several formats (print, pdf, SCORM 2004, and html) for delivery in the classroom. Privileges for modifying learning content and learning object management still being defined. FRB input required.

54. Course Management Functionality AIM Modernized (CPM/LO Module)
Course Management Differences Traditional AIM vs Modernized AIM (Cont’d)
Course Management Functionality
Traditional AIM
AIM Modernized (CPM/LO Module)
Training Guide/Student Guide
Full TG support that links TG Sheets (Outline, Information, Diagram, Job, Problem, and Assignment) to performance requirements, learning objectives, and resources for surveillance/maintenance purposes and change impact reporting. Student materials can be produced in several formats (print, pdf, and included in the LP SCORM 2004 package) for delivery to the student. TGs can only be modified by users with appropriate privileges.
Full TG support that links TG Sheets (Outline, Information, Diagram, Job, Problem, and Assignment) to resources for surveillance/maintenance purposes and change impact reporting. Development in work to include linking of NJA Skills Data and NLOSs to TG Sheets to further enhance change impact reporting capabilities. Student materials can be produced in several formats (print, pdf, and included in the LP SCORM 2004 package) for delivery to the student. Privileges for modifying TGs are still being defined. FRB input required.

55. Content Delivery Methods for ILE compliant learning content developed using the AIM Learning Object Module

56. AIM LO Module Content viewed in an Internet Browser

57. AIM LO Module Content running from the Navy’s LMS GAT Server

58. AIM LO Module Content Running in Rustici Viewer

59. AIM LO Module Content Running in the Navy’s LCMS

60. AIM LO Module Assessments in Perception
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