1. CD&E Monthly Update 4 December 2013
Combined Arms Training Center
CD&E Monthly Update 4 December 2013

2. Agenda Paperless Instructor Surveys Analysis of Mock Survey
ITW#1 AAR and Way Ahead
ITW#2 Proposal
Instructor of the Quarter Incentive Program
LOG 215 (Maintenance Leaders Course) AAR
LOG 216 (Maintenance Senior Leader Course) Development

3. Paperless Instructor Surveys
Objective
Simplify and standardize current instructor survey process and capture in a digital form.
Concept
Visually displays and validates classroom trends over time.
Dates of Execution
Launch Guide Path
Input mock results
Review questions and results with CATC Chief and Branch Chief
Use next Instructor Workshop as training session
Integrate across all branches NLT 31 MAR
Mock results conducted (14 NOV)
as example of areas to be examined
Pilot scheduled to be conducted with DTMS course starting 2 DEC

4. Revised EOC Survey- Evaluated Domains
Evaluated Divisions
Evaluated Areas
Course Content
Met Objectives
Organization
Difficulty Level
Examination
Presentation
Methods
Course Materials
Handouts
Practical Exercises
Presentation Materials
Instructor
Communication & Interpretation of Material
Knowledgeable
Relationship with Students
Time Management

5. Neither Agree nor Disagree
Revised EOC Survey- Mock Results
MOCK Results
Question
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree NA
Unanswered
1. Course content met the stated objectives.
66.67%
33.33%
2. Course content was well organized.
33.3%
3. Course content was presented at an appropriate level of difficulty.
4. Exams effectively addressed material covered in the course.
5. Methods used to teach the content were appropriate and effective.
6. Handouts and reference materials effectively reflected classroom content.
7. Practical exercises reinforced learning.
8. Presentation materials (slides, videos, models, etc.) reinforced learning.
9. Instructor made difficult material easy to understand.
10. Instructor demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter
11. Instructor responded effectively to questions with appropriate answers.
12. Instructor was open and receptive regarding topics covered in this class.
13. Instructor stayed on schedule effectively, managing classroom with available time.
Additional Question : I will incorporate the material from this class into my current primary or additional duty position.

6. Course Content
Interpretation: The organization and exams should be evaluated

7. Instructional Methods5
Interpretation: These results coincide with the instruction slides showing problems with teaching procedures.

8. Course Materials 6
Interpretation: Course Materials reflect unsuccessful classroom content and unreinforced learning. PEs need to be evaluated.

9. Instruction 9 11
Interpretation: Instructor approach to instruction needs to be evaluated

10. Instruction / Management
Interpretation: Instructor technique needs to be evaluated

11. Instructor Training Workshop “Setting the Foundation” AAR review
Objective
Instructors who are prepared to conduct quality instruction by facilitating a forum for instructor cross talk.
Sustains
Good forum for exchange of ideas
Different perspectives were voiced
Small Group Instruction observed
All instructors assembled in one place
Rotation of locations
Instructor Suggested Topics
How do deal with problem students
Review ADDIE process
Clarity of CATC SOP
End of Course Surveys
Improvements
More of a sensing session than learning session
Discussions should have longer times allotted
Reduce group sizes (12-14 in each group)
Time Management /Tempo
Closing statements missing in group discussion
Did not meet all objectives

12. FY 14 ITW Timeline ITW #3 ITW #1 ITW #2 ITW #4
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
26-NOV
21-FEB
30-MAY
27-AUG
ITW #3
“Integrating Smart-board Technology into Our Classrooms”
ITW #1
“Set The Foundation”
ITW #2
“Intro To Paperless Course Survey System”
ITW #4
“Branch Trend Analysis”
Short Term Goal: Instructor workshop transitions from a centrally managed program to an instructor influenced continuing education program.

13. Instructor Training Workshop-2
“Paperless Surveys”
Overview
Objective
Introduce paperless surveys to instructors and examine how they will integrate into classroom.
Instructors will be evaluated
using a paperless method which
can indicate areas of strength and
weaknesses.
Lessons
Blackboard survey
Questions and Results
Clarify why Digital Surveys are
Improvement
Tentative Timeline
20 DEC: Complete analysis for DTMS
17 JAN: Material to be presented complete
24 JAN: CD&E huddle to overview material
20 FEB: Practice and Walkthrough
21 FEB: ITW2
31 MAR: Integrate all branches

14. Instructor of the Quarter Incentive Program
Overview
Objective
Instructors who conduct quality instruction are recognized, giving incentive to strive for excellence
EOC paperless survey expanded to
include Instructor Evaluation; Evaluations
are filtered through rubrics to identify finalists
Incentives
Special recognition by Chief CATC
CG Coin Presentation
JMTC Certificate
Timeline
Tied to Paperless Launch Dates
Pilot during 3rd Quarter
Implementation by Beginning of 4th Quarter

15. LOG 215 (Maintenance Leader’s Course) AAR
Overview
Pilot Course 4-8 NOV
Connectivity Problem in Location
Conducted Second Iteration
Objective
Follow Up After Action Review of the Second Iteration on 5DEC
Identify and resolve problems not associated with connectivity
Timeline
18-19 NOV Conduct MLC second iteration/ Mr. Enlow observation of training
05 Dec After Action Review
10 Dec Capture AAR issues and recommendations in writing
Incorporate AAR comments into POI
POI Validation
Incorporate AAR points into POI or
Instructor Pre-course Prep Notes
Schedule Second Quarter Review insuring
Changes are Incorporated

16. LOG 216 (Maintenance Senior Leader’s Course) Development
Overview
Develop LOG 216 Maintenance Senior Leader’s Course (MSLC)
Mr. Enlow and SME developing tasks
and products
Objective
Research, Review and Develop LOG 216
(MSLC)POI, creating all Lessons and Products to Current Standards in order to fill existing training gap
Timeline
6 DEC: Lesson 1 Complete
20 DEC: Lesson 2 Complete
6 JAN: IPR #2
10 JAN: Lesson 3 Complete
24 JAN: Lesson 4 Complete
7 FEB: Lesson 5 Complete
21 FEB: Lesson 6 Complete
24 FEB: Final IPR & Review
3 MAR: Launch Pilot
Lesson Development
1. Two-Level Maintenance Theory
2. Reporting
3. Procedures
4. Logistics Doctrine
5. Sustainment Doctrine
6. Unit SOP

17. Questions?