Status Report Date:

February 23, 2007

Prepared by:

Abi Jones

Accomplishments:

• Teleconferenced with Courtney Cox, Joe Hoffman, and Will Peratino regarding Workforce Connections issues for the MSHA training. The results of this meeting are available at http://msha.immersion.gmu.edu/progress/minutes/190

• Began developing three new NIOSH scenarios and two duty-based scenarios

• Submitted previous updated NIOSH scenarios to SME’s for feedback

• Partial update of Workforce Connections interface to reflect instructional strategy

Open Items:

• Awaiting updated Workforce Connections modification requests sent to Courtney Cox on 02/22/07

• Awaiting sample design/cross-referencing matrix from Will Peratino

• Developing design/cross-referencing matrix) that maps learning outcomes to objectives and assessment

• Awaiting feedback regarding Training Responsibilities from Bob Duncan and Jeff Glatter

• Developing three new NIOSH scenarios ("I can't get enough air", "Escape from a mine fire", and "Unsupported roof fall rescue"), authorized by SMEs

• Developing duty-based scenarios (Pre-Shift and On-Shift Examinations) authorized by SMEs

• Create Captivate presentation on how to use Job Task Analyses

• Reconfigure Fatalgram index and linking to MSHA website from NIOSH scenarios

• Implement Javascript to open 30 CFR links in pre-determined windows

• Awaiting SME feedback on completed NIOSH scenarios

• Implement formatting changes to course objectives

• Determine how to incorporate user feedback into scenarios

• Conduct content verification and usability testing for training

• Research Job Task Analysis ‘Scavenger Hunt concept’

Next Week's Goals:

• Complete initial development of three new NIOSH scenarios ("I can't get enough air", "Escape from a mine fire", and "Unsupported roof fall rescue")

• Complete initial development of pre-shift and on-shift duty-based scenarios

• Select the fatalgrams associated with all NIOSH scenarios and duty-based scenarios and send to SMEs for validation

• Fully reformat Job Task Analyses for visual clarity

• Organize resources for 'Review and Refresh' portion of system

• Complete draft of design/cross-referencing matrix)

Next Week's Meetings:

• Our team meets each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 – 3:30

• Internal team meetings are Wednesday and Thursday, 9:15 – 10