E-learning in aviation

194 Pages·2010·2.821 MB·English

by  Suzanne K Kearns

e-Learning in aviation
This book is dedicated to Mike, Katie, Sam and Andy
e-Learning in aviation
Suzanne K. KearnS
University of Western Ontario, Canada
© Suzanne K. Kearns 2010
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1988, to be identified as the author of this work.
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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
Kearns, Suzanne K.
e-Learning in aviation. -- (ashgate studies in human
factors for flight operations)
1. aeronautics--Safety measures--Computer-assisted instruction.
2. airplanes--Piloting--Safety measures--Computer-assisted instruction.
3. aeronautics--Safety measures--Study and teaching.
4. airplanes--Piloting--Safety measure s--Study and teaching.
5. instructional systems--Design.
i. title ii. Series
629.1'3252'0785-dc22

ISBN: 978-0-7546-7879-3 (hbk)
978-0-7546-9734-3 (ebk)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Kearns, Suzanne K.
e-learning in aviation / by Suzanne K. Kearns.
p. cm.
includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-7546-7879-3 (hardback) -- ISBN 978-0-7546-9734-3 (ebook)
1. aeronautics--Study and teaching. 2. Computer-assisted instruction. 3. Web-based
instruction. i. title.
tL560.K43 2010
629.1078'5--dc22
2010017057
Contents
List of Figures vii
List of Tables ix
List of Abbreviations xi
Reviews for e-Learning in aviation xiii
PArt I the effeCtIveneSS, theory, AnD APPLICAtIon of
e-LeArnIng In AvIAtIon
1 the Life of aviation training 3
2 What is e-Learning? 11
3 Does e-Learning Work? 23
4 Foundational e-Learning theories 31
5 the Feasibility of e-Learning for Nontechnical Skills 43

6 incorporating Practice into e-Learning 55
PArt II InStruCtIonAL DeSIgn for e-LeArnIng In
AvIAtIon
7 instructional Design for e-Learning 69
8 analysis 75
9 Design 107
10 Development 131
11 implementation 145
12 evaluation 153
References 167
Index 177
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List of Figures
Figure 7.1 the aDDie model of instructional design 70
Figure 9.1 a blended learning strategy for aviation training 115
Figure 9.2 overview of the instructional hierarchy 121
Figure 9.3 the organization of modules 123
Figure 9.4 Storyboard 128
Figure 11.1 the e-learning implementation process 146
Figure 12.1 a reaction survey for e-learning 159
Figure 12.2 return on investment formula 163
Figure 12.3 return on investment for e-learning in transasia airways 164
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List of tables
Table 8.1 Task analysis decision matrix 95
table 9.1 Synchronous vs. asynchronous e-learning 112
table 9.2 analysis of training objectives for blended learning 114
table 9.3 examples of training activities 124
table 10.1 File size limit associated with internet connection speed 140