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Performance and Instruction DepartmentThe Performance and Instruction Department consists of three sections: Training Technologies, Training Resources Development and Courseware and Performance. The Performance and Instruction Department designs and produces structured on-the-job training guides, interactive computer-based courseware, linear video presentations, formal classroom instruction materials, and training manuals and reference guides for various pieces of support equipment and their components. The Training Technologies Section is located at the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill AFB, Utah. The Ogden Air Logistics Center is a large Air Force maintenance depot. Staff members work at the depot developing a full range of instructional products. SwRI is entering its fourteenth year on site serving the unique needs of this Air Force client. The Training Resources Development Section serves the Air Mobility Command at Scott AFB, Ill. Staff work in an office outside the Air Mobility Command developing training products and performance support systems. SwRI is in its seventh year serving the Air Mobility Command at the O'Fallon, Illinois, site. The Courseware and Performance Section develops technology-based applications for on-demand training. Teams of instructional designers, analysts and technical specialists work closely with clients and subject matter experts to carefully define the specific training needs and develop solutions. Training applications include desktop and embedded interactive courseware, web-based training, performance support systems, and intelligent tutoring systems. Other research and development areas include interactive assessment tools, collaborative environments and tools, synchronous distance learning, web-based applications and information management systems. To learn more about Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement capabilities and experience at SwRI, visit www.tspi.swri.org. Dr. Katherine Golas, Acting Director
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