HAZMAT Training for First Responders in Rural Areas: An Online Intelligent Tutor

描述（由申请人提供） 存在问题。农村地区经过培训的第一反应者的数量和质量都不足。农村地区的EMS第一反应者需要更好的（更容易获得的，相关的，最新的）HAZMAT培训，考虑到适用于农村EMS的独特变量集。 提出了一种创新的解决方案。南达科他州健康技术创新公司SDHTI提出了一个基于计算机的培训计划，称为农村地区第一反应者的HAZMAT培训：在线智能辅导系统作为解决问题的一个方案。SDHTI经验丰富的软件设计团队将利用由EMS领域的各种专家和工人组成的顾问小组设计，开发和评估该程序。 明确了研究目标。确定基于询问的教学模块的有效性，该模块通过虚拟的危险品事件管理系统，为农村地区的第一反应者提供应对与农村EMS相关的真实的危险品生物恐怖事件所需的知识和技能。ADDIE（分析、设计、开发、实施和评估）模型将管理整个设计过程。一个“反向设计”过程也将用于确定内容范围， 确定培训评估，并安排必要的学习经验， 充分培训和维持一个熟练的第一反应池。 培训是一个共同的愿景。拟议的培训计划与国家环境健康科学研究所（NIEHS）的愿景“通过确定可解决的问题并承诺以创新的解决方案应对来培养下一代科学家”产生了共鸣。一个解决方案是通过平衡的团队和最先进的技术资源达成的--同时始终关注那些“前线”的声音。" 方案评估是严格的。研究设计和方法的结果是由两位经验丰富的项目评估顾问指导的实地测试。本研究的受试者将被随机选择并分配到两个组-一个控制组，使用既定的课程材料和实验组使用实验课程。多媒体的具体使用，实施和教学设计，该计划的美学，以及主持人的支持材料将使用定性和定量的措施进行评估。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant) A problem exists. The quantity and quality of trained first responders in rural areas is insufficient. EMS first responders in rural areas need better (more accessible, relevant, up-to-date) HAZMAT training that considers the unique set of variables applicable to rural EMS. An innovative solution is proposed. South Dakota Health Technology Innovations, Inc. (SDHTI) proposes a computer-based training program called HAZMAT Training for First Responders in Rural Areas: an Online Intelligent Tutoring System as one solution to the problem. SDHTI's experienced team of software designers will design, develop, and evaluate the program utilizing an advisory panel made up of a variety of experts and workers from within the EMS field. A clear research objective has been identified. Determine the effectiveness of an inquiry based instructional module that-through virtual HAZMAT event scenarios-equips first responders in rural areas with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to real HAZMAT bioterrorism events relevant to rural EMS. The ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model will govern the overall design process. A "backward design" process will also be used in identifying the content scope, determining training assessments, and orchestrating learning experiences necessary to adequately train and maintain a proficient first responder pool. Training is a shared vision. The proposed training program resonates with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' (NIEHS) vision "to train the next generation of scientists" by identifying a solvable problem and pledging to respond with an innovative solution. A solution is reached using a balanced team and state-of-the-art technology resources-all the while attending to the voices of those on the "front lines." Program evaluation is rigorous. Research design and methods result in a field test directed by two experienced program evaluation consultants. The subjects for this study will be randomly selected and assigned to two groups-a control group that is instructed using established curriculum materials and an experimental group using the experimental curriculum. The specific use of multimedia, implementation and instructional design, aesthetics of the program, and the facilitator support materials will be evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative measures.