1. Multichannel Learning System: Research Protocol Strategy
Multichannel Learning System: Research Protocol Strategy
London, November 14, 2013
Dr. Andrea Lösch
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2. Research Protocol Strategy
Introduction
Why Research Protocol?
Provision of general information about the project (rationale & background information, study goals & objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, references etc.)
Presentation of how to deal with potential ethical and legal issues involved in human research (safety considerations, data management, data analysis, quality assurance, ethical issues, informed consent etc.)
Major problem in international research projects: Diversity of Human Research Protocol Guiding Principals in the MLS project
US Directives
Canada Tri-Council Policy Ethical conduct for Research involving Humans
EU Directives, UK Ministry of Defence Ethics
India Military Requirements
Serbia Military Requirements
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3. Research Protocol Requirements |1
Research Protocol Strategy
Research Protocol Requirements |1
Informed Consent Form (most important):
Informed consent form  informs subjects about their rights (e.g. provision and processing of private information, withdrawing from the study, use of data etc.)
Standards for collecting and processing electronic information
How to implement Human Research Protection:
Identification of country specific, international requirements
Definition of HRP tools (e.g. informed consent forms, implementation of requirements towards processing personal data etc.)
Testing and Evaluation process:
Focus: Measures of effectiveness (utility, usefulness, self-efficacy, accessibility)
Three teams: Data collection, Data Analysis, Human Research Protection
Data collection and analysis:
data collection methods included questionnaire (demographic information, multiple choice, open text responses) as well as unobtrusive measures (tracking people’s pathways)
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4. Rsearch Protocol Requirements |2
Research Protocol Strategy
Rsearch Protocol Requirements |2
Focus of analysis:
Utility: What is the effectiveness or practicality of using mobile technologies for training?
Usefulness: What is the benefit or availability of using mobile devices in training?
Self-efficacy: Do persons who have used the mobile device believe they are capable to perform a desired outcome?
Accessibility: What is the degree to which a mobile training application is available in austere environments to as many role players as possible?
Different steps of testing and evaluation process:
Demographic online questionnaire
Open ended questions embedded within the application (How useful are mobile devices for training? How useful are digital reference materials? Etc.)
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5. Ensuring Protection of Human Subjects in MLS Project
Research Protocol Strategy
Ensuring Protection of Human Subjects in MLS Project
Definition of country-specific requirements for protection of human subjects (e.g. personal data protection regulation, existing practices and procedures, etc.). Deadline: mid. 2014
Definition of overall T&E strategy (metrics, methods for data collection, data processing and analysis etc.). Deadline: end of 2014
Consolidation of country-specific requirements for protection of human subjects. Deadline: 3rd quarter of 2014
Definition of MLS research protocol strategy (result: technical and procedural specifications). Deadline: end 2014
Implementation of research protocol strategy within actual T&E activities of the project. During 2015.
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6. Timeline
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7. MLS Research Protocol Strategy
MLS Research Protocol Strategy
Thank you very much for your attention 
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8. Human Research Protection in the EU
Research Protocol Strategy
Human Research Protection in the EU
Information on European Research Ethics (ERE) and Requirements:
Collection of international rules and guidelines:
Central guidance documents for European research: ntation;efp7_SESSION_ID=GHFKSTKGmmbHGwkYPn2pJdTkLbnzyGbH b0ZvzyYF62cG5j0vdxQh!
Template for Ethical Issues Report/Checklist: ntation;efp7_SESSION_ID=GHFKSTKGmmbHGwkYPn2pJdTkLbnzyGbH b0ZvzyYF62cG5j0vdxQh!
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