Status Report Date:

March 9, 2007

Prepared by:

Joe Breighner

Accomplishments:

• JTAs formatted and readied for SME review

• Scenarios formatted and readied for SME review

• Links to JTAs and Scenarios sent to SMEs for review

• Text and layout adjustments were made to the training content including highlights, headings, links, etc. These changes were accomplished using embedded styles.

• Branching approach applied to Pre-Shift exam scenario.

Open Items:

• Awaiting updated Workforce Connections modification requests sent to Courtney Cox on 03/05/2007

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

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

• Create Captivate introduction on how to use the JTA content

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

• Awaiting SME feedback on revised NIOSH scenarios

• Determine how to incorporate user feedback/comments on training

• Conduct content verification and usability testing for training

• Research JTA ‘Scavenger Hunt concept’

• Determine how to incorporate instructor feedback from NIOSH scenarios

• Continue testing formatting options (new window sizing, animated menus, audio, etc)

• Add Technical Requirements guide to site

• Gather instructional ideas/material for Training Responsibilities, Arrive On Shift, and End Shift training

• Add GMU credit to training

Next Week's Goals:

(Upon returning from break)

• Review received SME feedback

• Prepare for SME arrival

• Begin designing Training Responsibilities

• Discuss design ideas for end-shift and arrive on section duties

• Complete draft of design/cross-referencing matrix)

• Add project agenda to team site

Next Week's Meetings:

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

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