The internet, coupled with low-cost, high-power, portable computing devices, has led to a highly computer-literate society with an expectation for online, on-demand access to all forms of information and skills-development products. Technological advances during the mid-1990s to today have resulted in wide-spread adoption of Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) in projects of all sizes within all industries. An EPSS represents a coordination and integration of electronic tools available to and easily accessible by the user capable of providing immediate and individualized online information, guidance, assistance, assessment, and monitoring solutions permitting optimized on-the-job human performance with minimal support and interventions by others.
Computer and web-based training, often referred to as “electronic learning” (E-Learning), can offer many benefits and advantages over traditional instructor-led training. E-Learning has the potential to reach large and globally-dispersed audiences, can be delivered as self-paced, may include interactive participation by the learner, may include instructor-led and self-study techniques, and can be made available 24 x 7 x 365. Our training developers, instructional designers, and course managers are experts at the effective and efficient application of E-Learning initiatives supporting diverse programs of instruction in both military and commercial applications.
Decision Support Systems (DSS) are interactive computer-based systems that help humans identify and solve complex problems. A DSS can be a stand-alone solution but is often integrated with data acquisition, interactive electronic technical manuals, knowledge bases, online help, training and simulation, modeling algorithms, and other technologies. DSS-based solutions are widely deployed in business, engineering, military, and medical environments where the amount of information available may be overwhelming or delay actions of the unaided human performers. Decision-making tools increase productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness providing a comparative advantage in the real-world.
Electronic training aids and emulators are common in military and commercial environments where it is prohibitively expensive or simply too dangerous to allow trainees to use the real equipment in the real world. These environments rely on technology to provide electronic emulations and training devices to provide the trainee with skills and knowledge development in realistic, safe, and controlled settings. ILS-INC is experienced in the development, application, and deployment of a wide range of electronic training products ranging from simple animations to complex system emulators.
Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) are technical manuals that are authored in digital form and formatted and styled for optimized online display while maximizing user comprehension. They include contextual and dynamic interrelationships providing robust presentation and navigation and are capable of providing advanced procedural guidance, navigational direction, and supplemental information. IETMs can range from simple Class I, paper-on-glass pages, to sophisticated, database-driven Class V products that include expert systems and integration with diagnostic and prognostic systems, training, and other forms of electronic support applications. We are experienced in the development and delivery of all classes of IETMs. Our capabilities include:
Learning Management Systems (LMS) deliver, track, and manage training electronically. An LMS is often a scalable solution that provides the ability to manage training records, deliver online training course delivery, manage training workflow, and provide self-service registration and testing. LMSs are commonly internet- or intranet-based to facilitate access. LMS solutions are common in military and regulated commercial industries.
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