AICC – Example of an Industry AICC – Example of an Industry OrganizationOrganization

Stuttgart Open Forum

2008Jack Hyde – AICC Technical Administrator

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AgendaAgenda

•Overview

•History

•Acomplishments

•Current Work

•Future

•Benefits

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• AAviationviation• IIndustry ndustry • CComputer-Based Trainingomputer-Based Training• CCommitteeommittee

OverviewOverviewWhat does “AICC” mean?What does “AICC” mean?

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OverviewOverviewWhat is the AICC?What is the AICC?

• An international association of technology-based training professionals

• Formed in 1988 out of a need for hardware standardization of CBT delivery platforms

• Develops guidelines for the development, delivery, and evaluation of training technologies.

• Driven by the evolution of theory and tools for training development and delivery

• A vital, customer oriented “Community of Practice”

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OverviewOverviewAICC MissionAICC Mission

• Assist airline operators in development of guidelines which promote the economic and effective implementation of Computer Based Training (CBT)

• Assist training organizations by:− Providing guidelines and best practices for interoperability− Defining hardware that will deliver courseware from various

sources− Addressing issues of hardware and courseware compatibility

• Provide an open forum for the discussion of CBT and eLearning

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MembershipMembershipWe AreWe Are

• International group of airframe manufacturers

•Learning Technology Vendors

•Airlines

•Regulatory Authorities

• eLearning Courseware Developers and Designers

•Universities

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OverviewOverviewWho Attends AICC?Who Attends AICC?

• People who know the “why” and the “how” of learning technology and training– Training Managers

– Training Developers and Instructional Designers

– Training Software Engineers and Analysts

– Users of Training Technologies

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MembershipMembershipJust a FewJust a Few

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Executive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeChairman

Neil CramerNWA

ChairmanNeil Cramer

NWA

Independent Test LabBill McDonald, Alteon

Independent Test LabBill McDonald, Alteon

Management and ProcessesBruce Perrin, Boeing

Management and ProcessesBruce Perrin, Boeing

Training TechnologyAirbus

Training TechnologyAirbus

Training InfrastructureEd Cohen, Plateau systems

Training InfrastructureEd Cohen, Plateau systems

CMIBill McDonald, Alteon

CMIBill McDonald, Alteon

Simulations and Smart GraphicsKris Rockwell, Hybrid Learning Systems

Simulations and Smart GraphicsKris Rockwell, Hybrid Learning Systems

Electronic LibrariesBernard Bouyt, AirbusElectronic Libraries

Bernard Bouyt, Airbus

Industry RelationsRay Butler, UPS

Industry RelationsRay Butler, UPS

Technical AdvisorsAnne Montgomery, Jack Hyde, Tom KIng

Technical AdvisorsAnne Montgomery, Jack Hyde, Tom KIng

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OverviewOverviewRole of the AICCRole of the AICC

• Respond to the changing needs in the training technology industry

• Support the networking of technical and theoretical experts as well as companies and individuals practicing technology based training

• Provide specifications for vendor neutral solutions that can be extended to meet specific end user requirements

– Provide Courseware/LMS communication data model

– Provide metadata profile

– Course structure and interchange data model

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OverviewOverviewAICC TimelineAICC Timeline

1988 – AICC Founded

1989 – Common platform for CBT delivery (AGR-002)

1992 - Digital audio guidelines (AGR-003) 1993 - LAN-based CMI (LMS) (AGR-006)

1996 - Navigation Icon guidelines (AGR-009)

1998 - Web-based CMI (LMS) (AGR-010)

2005 - PENS guideline (AGR-011)

- Training Development Checklist (AGR-012)

1999 - CMI (LMS) JavaScript API (basis of SCORM)

1996 - IEEE/LTSC & ADL Founded

1997 – IMS Founded

1992 – CMI Guidelines for Interoperability (CMI-001 v1)

1994 – CMI Guidelines for Inter-operability (CMI-001 v4)

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Our WorkOur WorkAICC CertificationAICC Certification

• The AICC certifies training that complies with AICC Guidelines and Recommendations (AGR's)

−Assignable Units (content)

−eLearning Courses

−CMI Systems (LMS)

−CMI Application Service Provider (ASP)

−Courseware Generation / Assessment Systems

−Authoring Systems

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Our WorkOur WorkGuidelines and Recommendations

•CBT delivery platforms: hardware (AGR002)

•CBT delivery platforms: software (AGR004)

•CMI/LMS (AGR006 and 010)

•CBT Icons (AGR009)

•PENS (Package Exchange Notification Services) (AGR011)

•Checklist (AGR012)

•CMI Guidelines for Interoperability (CMI001)

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Current AICC ProjectsCurrent AICC Projects

• Content Services Architecture - Fixes “cross-domain” and other content deployment issues for LMS tracking

• LETSI– Learning-Education-Training System Interoperability, SCORM stewardship transition

• Metadata – Cataloging information content

• Authorware – Dialog and cooperative effort with Adobe to extend support of product.

• Course Packaging – Course structure and content description

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FutureFuture

•Meetings–Two North America, One International each year

–Next Meetings –• Hosted by UPS in Louisville, KY – Sep 29, 2008• Hosted by Hurix in Mumbai, India – Jan 19, 2009

–Posted on www.AICC. org

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FutureFuture

• Agenda– Simulation-based Training and Evaluation – Offline Training – Representation –LETSI, IEEE, ISO SC36, etc.– Communications – Discussion forum of airlines, aircraft

manufacturers, training content vendors, LMS/LCMS vendors, higher education, and regulatory bodies.

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BenefitsBenefits

• Participation in a community of common practice. • Networking with the leading experts in technology based

training, software tools, and delivery systems • Sharing our work and getting feedback from our colleagues

and peers • Previewing and evaluating leading edge technologies and

providing input and direction • Influencing and helping to develop guidelines and

standards of practice for technology based training development and delivery

• Being able to adopt and adapt tools and practices rather than reinventing the wheel

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Our Web SiteOur Web Site www.aicc.org

• The AICC website is the source for:−All AICC publications−Membership Information−White papers and Reports−List of certified products−Specifications−Forums for discussion, blog, and news−AICC meeting minutes and presentations−AICC/CMI Test Suite Software Downloads

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Thank You!Thank You!

Questions?Questions?

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Open InvitationOpen Invitation

BenefitsBenefits

PerspectiveAviation Industry