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The Mobile Learning Environment (MoLE) Project is a Coalition Warfare Program sponsored by the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE)/Commander, Naval Forces Africa (CNA)/Commander, SIXTH Fleet (C6F) and the Deputy Director, Joint Staff (J-7) for Joint and Coalition Warfighting (DD J7 JCW).

Mobile Learning Environment (MoLE)

Briefing

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Jacob HodgesLearning, Education and Training AssociateONRG Contractor (Q&P, LTD)


PROJECT VISION

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INTRODUCTION

• Two-year project focused on developing an m-Learning capability to US/International partners

• Provide an emergent training/reach-back capability in supporting medical operations to 24 nations

• The proof of concept focused on providing a sustained capability

• Leverage the global cellular network infrastructure, mobile technologies and emerging mobile devices

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PARTICIPANTS

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ItalyCNE-CNA-C6F N-7

RomaniaCarol I National Defense University,ADL Learning Center

United KingdomDefence Academy of the United Kingdom (DAUK)Director of the Training Army – SO2 Learning TechnologiesDefence Centre of Training Support (DCTS)Sutton College of Learning AdultsVoxGeneration, LTDLET ConsultantsKen Hayes Consultants

Germany GIRAF-PMDFKI/CelTech Team

BulgariaRakovski National Defense AcademyMinistry of Defense Representative

NorwayNorwegian Defence Univeristy College

SwitzerlandInternational Relations and Security Network (ISN) Center for Security Studies (CSS)

SerbiaDept of Simulations & Distance Learning

ChileNational Defense S&T Committee,Joint Staff, Ministry of Defense

EgyptNaval Regional Medial Unit THREE (NAMRU-3)

AzerbaijanNational Aerospace Agency/MoDAnti-Plague Center in AzerbaijanScience & Technology Center (STCU) in Ukraine

GeorgiaAssociation for Innovation & Reserach Intensive Production

CanadaCHFS OPI for Medical Training & EducationCanadian Defense Academy, ADL R&D Lab

Mexico ADL-ILCE Partnership Lab for Latin America& Carribean CountriesMexican Navy

SingaporeNaval Regional Medical Unit TWO (NAMRU-2)Singapore Armed Forces

PeruNaval Regional Medical Unit SIX (NAMRU-6)Peruvian Ministry of Defense, Santitation DirectoratePeruvian Ministry of Defense, Epidemology

South AfricaSchool for Geospatial Studies & InfoSysFaculty of Military Science Academy/Stellengousch

PolandADL National Defense University

UkraineInternational Research & Training Center (IRTC)

FranceFrench Army Institute of Biomedical Research

JordanKing Hussein Medical Centre


OVERVIEW

Goals• Leverage infrastructure and technology• Facilitate sharing of educational and training content

Objectives• Develop and evaluate an m-Learning proof of concept

Deliverables• An integrated m-Learning capability via the JKO IP• Technical Guidance for development and/or conversion to mobile formats• Implementation and evaluation of mobile courseware• Technical reports related to Mobile Learning

End State• A mobile technology training capability using mature technologies• Identify a broad spectrum of content areas, starting with medical content

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RESEARCH EFFORTS

• MoLE Project used research-related funding

• ONRG awarded six MoLE-related research projects funded by the CWP Office and TATRC

• UK Ministry of Defence provided mobile content for the Proof of Concept

• Extensive effort focused on the ‘Research Ethics’ aspects of the project

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RESEARCH EFFORTS

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http://www.mole-project.net/research

http://www.m-learning.org/knowledge-centre/research


MEDICAL CONTENT

• Identify medical content suitable for delivery via mobile devices

• Identify content delivery formats to support just-in-time learning, quick references and information sharing

• Identify assessment tools and develop instructional measures of effectiveness

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TECHNOLOGY & TRANSITION

• Develop resources and tools that public health and medical providers can access via mobile devices

• Demonstrate, test and evaluate a prototype mobile learning capability that can be incorporated into the JKO IP

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TESTING & EVALUATION

• Conduct an operational evaluation of mobile learning’s utility, usability and suitability

• Ensure guidelines regarding the protection of research participants are implemented

• Make recommendations on how the project’s technical lessons learned may be incorporated into future learning initiatives

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MoLE INTERIM RESULTS(as of 15 May 2012)

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Mission Tools: ChecklistsAssessments

Library: PublicationseBooks (NGO guide)Video interviews (USAID interviews)

Standards:Code of ConductGeneva ConventionSphere HandbookInformed consent

Learning:CTIP (Combating Trafficking In Persons) courseMedical videos (Uni of Miami)MoD fitnessNGO logo activities

Mission Packs:Different culture / destination / language packs to download (inactive for PoC)

Network:PeopleSupplyCollaboration

Intro Movie link:http://bit.ly/moleintromovie

APPLICATION DEMONSTRATION


MoLE APPLICATION ACCESS

Available in the Android and Apple app stores

Search for “Global MedAid”


MoLE ACCESS STATISTICS

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SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT

Scenario-1 (Get Ready):Preparation and training necessary for HA/DR mission. The goal of this stage is to demonstrate the utility and self-efficacy of using m-learning technology to use checklists and perform training.

Scenario-2 (En Route):Preparation while in transit to the site of the natural disaster. The relief worker is expected to use down time to look up some reference information, and find out more about other organizations who will be at there.

Scenario-3 (On the Ground):The arrival stage where the relief worker is required to utilize the mobile device to access various reference materials.

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The trial users will be required to step through 3 scenarios, representing the different stages of deployment of a medical, or disaster relief operation


PoC users complete the evaluation “in app”.

This allows for richer access to real time tracking data, as well as consistent data collection across the 22 trial nations

Evaluation is multi-lingual

Transparent data collection

“IN APP” EVALUATION


EVAL: Press the Gobutton to start your task.

EVAL: Answer the questions about that task to proceed

APP: This jumps you into the app to do the task.

Press Evaluation to get back

“IN APP” EVALUATION


MoLE POC PARTICIPATION

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TEST LIMITATIONS

During the MoLE Proof of Concept (PoC) there will be several ‘uncontrolled variables;’ specifically,

• Network connectivity. MoLE optimized for use devices where there is a limited internet connectivity. We will confirm this functionality, but network connectivity will not be a controlled variable.

• Mobile Devices. We are not mandating specific devices, which means we cannot guarantee 100% coverage to all learners. Some participants are borrowing / sharing mobile devices –this may impact on the testing period. (some will only have access to their device for a limited period)

• Responses to Questions. In accordance with the Human Research Protection Program, each participant cannot be forced to answer any question they do not desire.

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Global Med Application FutureMission pack development• Uploads for specific missions needs

U.S. plans for U.S. Dept of Defense (TATRC/JKO)• Additional content (Africa Command Malaria training)• Additional research/DoD trials• Sharing technology (transition to joint knowledge on-line)• Future courses will also be available in mobile apps

Content from Proof-of-concept available to everyone all participants; future content by request

Content and source code available to partners to either tailor medical content or use for other domains/functional areas


DD J7 JCW JKO ARCHITECTURE

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Mobile apps & content m-Learning Suite


QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

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