The Effect of Interactivity and Instructional Exposure on Learning Effectiveness and Knowledge Retention: A Comparative Study of Two U.S. Air Force Computer-Based Training (CBT) Courses for Network User Licensing

Author

Matthew J. Imperial

Date of Award

3-2003

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Systems Engineering and Management

First Advisor

Mark A. Ward, PhD

Abstract

The United States Air Force (USAF) currently employs the use of computer-based training (CET) across a host of requirements. One such requirement is in the Information Assurance (IA) arena and involves the training/licensing of over one-million computer network end-users. USAF use of CETs has been shown to possess a potential for substantial fiscal savings. However, studies investigating the learning outcomes of learning effectiveness (initial learning) and knowledge retention (sustained learning) associated with USAF CETs are lacking.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GIR-ENV-03-07

DTIC Accession Number

ADA415348

Recommended Citation

Imperial, Matthew J., "The Effect of Interactivity and Instructional Exposure on Learning Effectiveness and Knowledge Retention: A Comparative Study of Two U.S. Air Force Computer-Based Training (CBT) Courses for Network User Licensing" (2003). Theses and Dissertations. 4258.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/4258