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TrainingResourceAnd InformationNetwork

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Who we are Introduction Societal Problem Case Study Our Solution Functional Component

Diagram Train Milestones Interface Milestones Site Maps Web Mockups

Outline Database Milestones Database Schemas &

Flowcharts Algorithm Milestones Search Algorithm Course Creation Algorithm Feedback Algorithm Competition Risk Analysis Conclusion

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Green Team

Terrell KittrellProfessor Relations

Web Development Lead

Jacob Sims Expert Liason

Chris HouserRisk Management

Drew CarpenterAlgorithm EngineerWeb Administrator

Wilshawn AlexanderProject Co-LeadUI/UX Designer

Tyler SwayneProject Lead

Database Specialist

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Introduction

Education vs. Training

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Education- "The act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself“

Training- "To teach so as to make fit, qualified, or proficient“

1. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/education

2. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/train

Introduction: Education vs. Training

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/education

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Education vs. Training: Education emphasizes principles first and

focuses on building the mind. Training emphasizes application and the

building of skills

Training: Required for every job Typically not offered in higher education Lack of training results in lost productivity

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Education vs. Training: College

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Education vs. Training: Career

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There is difficulty in developing quality training, delivering it efficiently and

implementing reliable feedback mechanisms.

Societal Problem

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Ph.D. from Old Dominion University

Major: Engineering Management

M.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Majors: Materials Engineering Naval Architecture Marine Engineering

B.S. from Rutgers UniversityMajor: Ceramic Engineering

Case Study: Dr. Kevin Adams


National Centers for Systems of Systems Engineering

Mission: “Develop and disseminate theory, methodologies, and technologies to effectively respond to system of systems problems.

Case Study: NCSOSE


A system is an interrelated group of components with a common goal (system of systems = a group of systems)

DMV

NCIC

DHS

What is a system of systems?


Case Study: Process Flow


Lord Customer

“One Customer To Rule Them All”

Request: Building a system of rings

NCSOSE researches & determines learning objectives

Topics are hand picked from Access database or created if not in existence

Each topic is combined into a course notebook and printed for delivery to the client

Case Study: Current Method


Case Study: Current Method

Single Point of Failure Entire system is run by Dr. Adams, would

take a long to teach new employee system

Time Consuming Determining learning objectives to meet

customer request Selecting/Creating topics that cover

learning objectives Data is not easily searchable Analyzing feedback from clients and

students


Our Solution: TRAIN Eliminates Dr. Adams as the single point

of failure Identifies and stores relationships

between learning objectives and assists in topic selection/creation

Organize and present optimal courses based on customer request

Powerful search based on keyword with built in ranking system

Intelligently analyzes feedback to suggest improvements for future courses


CAN: Eliminate the single

point of failure Provide ranking for

training elements Give an appropriate

list of relevant and related topics

Suggest improvements for current and future courses

CAN NOT: Teach the

materials for you Read the

customers mind Replace a trainer

Our Solution: TRAIN


Our Solution: TRAIN


Our Solution: The Benefits TRAIN eliminates the single point of

failure It saves time and consistently produces

high quality courses Improves ROI for clients Provides feedback and improvement

suggestions


Functional Component Diagram

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Software

Interfaces Database

Hardware

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AlgorithmsWorkstation

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Server

TRAIN Milestones

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Algorithms

Manager Instructor

Interfaces Database

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Student Admin

Software

Interface Milestones

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MANAGER

STUDENT

Employee Feedback

Course Ratings

Course Confirmation

Course RequestDashboard

Personnel

Feedback Form

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User UI Site Maps

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ADMININSTRUCTO

RDashboard

Add/Edit Resources

Feedback/Course History

Add/Edit Feedback

Customer Request

Course Approval

Course Management

Course Confirmation

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Instructor UI Site Maps

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UI one

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UI three

Student Feedback Mockup

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Algorithms

Course Structure Feedback

Interfaces Database

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Users Course Metadata

Software

Database Milestones


Database Flowchart


Course

ID Name Request

Description

File

ID Name Extension FileSize

VersionNote

Reference

ID Version FileID Title Citation PublicationDate

Topic

ID Version Name Number

OwnderID FileID Description

LearningObjective

ID Title Length Type Description

Database Schema (Course)


Database Flowchart


Role

ID Name Description

User

ID Name Email Password OrganizationID

Organization

ID Name

Database Schema (User)


Database Flowchart


LOFeedbackQuestions

LearningObjective AnswerID Question

LOUserAnswers

QuestionID AnswerID UserID CourseSessionID

LOFeedBackChoice

ID Text Correct

CourseFeedback

TopicID UserID Rating Rating2 FreeForm CourseSession

TopicFeedback

TopicID UserID CourseSessionID

PresentationRating InstructorRating

Freeform

Database Schema (Feedback)


Database Flowchart

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Algorithms

Selection/Creation

Feedback

Interfaces Database

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Search

Confidence Factor

Optimization

Priority/ Prerequisite

s

Confidence Factor

Software

Algorithm Milestones


Search Algorithm


Course Creation Algorithm


Feedback Algorithm


Competition


HighImpact

T2

C1 T1

C2, C3

LowImpact

C4

LowProbability

HighProbabilit

yCustomer RisksC1 - Ease of UseC2 - AccessibilityC3 - ExtensibilityC4 - Feedback

Technical RisksT1 - SecurityT2 - Compatibility

Risk Matrix


Risk Impact/Probability Mitigation

C1 – Ease of useIf the product is too difficult to work with, it will not be useful to the customer

Impact 4Probability 1

The goal of this software is to make training module creation easier. We will design it with a user interface that is intuitive and easy to understand

C2 – AccessibilityFor maximum functionality, the product needs to be remotely accessible


We must design the product with web access in mind

Customer Risk



C3 – ExtensibilityThe database may need to include different types of files in the future


We must keep the database flexible enough for other types of files

C4 - FeedbackCustomers may not give adequate feedback to aid in improvements


Our feedback mechanism must be simple to understand and use, to encourage its use

Customer Risk



T1 – SecurityThe customer's proprietary information needs to stay private


We must design the product with good security practices in mind

T2 – CompatibilityThe product must be fully compatible with the customer's other software


We must test to ensure compatibility with all necessary software

Technical Risk


Conclusion TRAIN eliminates the single point of

failure Consistently produces high quality

training, but it cannot replace any trainer

TRAIN saves time, delivers training efficiently and provides and implements reliable feedback


1. Vedantam, Shankar. "Most Diversity Training Ineffective, Study Find" The Washington Post. 20 June, 2008. Website, 20 Oct., 2012

2. http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/

3. Dr. Kevin Adams (During interview)

4. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/education

5. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/train

References

http://rapidlearninginstitute.com/hrcafe/why-youre-not-getting-enough-bang-for-your-training-buck/

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/education

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