Evaluation of Microfiche as an Instructional Medium in a Technical Training Environment.

摘要

This report concludes the second phase of a four-phase study concerning the application of the microfiche medium for onboard training. This study compared the efficiency of using microfiche versus traditional paper copy for training of Basic Electricity and Electronics (BE and E). Thirty experimental trainees completed the BE and E curriculum using training modules republished as microfiche. The school performance of these trainees was compared to a control group (matched by ASVAB scores) using existing modules printed by offset copy. Overall, there was no significant difference in performance between the two groups. For both groups, performance was directly related to aptitude. However, low aptitude trainees using microfiche required significantly more time to complete the curriculm than the corresponding control sub-group. The tabulation of posttraining interview responses indicated no notable user complaints regarding the use of microfiche. Costs associated with using microfiche versus paper copy for training were compared under existing and hypothetical configurations. The two major factors affecting cost were time to complete training and the consumption rate of instructional materials. (Author)