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Assignment 1 - 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
Assignment 1 - 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
Narelle Neave
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rivalry, and increasing political pressure to reduce military budgets have all led to the
perception that cognitive agility and creativity are key to ensuring that Western armed
forces remain effective in the mid-21st century (Owen, 2018). For those not familiar
with the education system in the military, it may seem archaic and generic on most
based system that allows education for the many, that are trained or taught by the few.
that supports the collaborative creation of information through interaction with authentic
activities.
where customised, applicable and interactive learning programs that are not location-
dependent can be incorporated at a point where they are required (Bishop, 2017). For
Ellis, 2005). Traditional military models are evolving to online training courses to take
advantage of the inherent self-reliance of the military members and have brought a
Today’s members of the Australian Navy work not just for the money but also to
inevitably, the effectiveness of each course, since it hinders the sailor's operational
from anywhere, at any time, right at your disposal. Such on-demand learning gives
greater access to topics and courses that are of value to personnel, far beyond those that
Losing workers costs money – this does not even include expenses that are more
difficult to quantify, such as reduced productivity. Yet eLearning can avoid such losses
throughout their career, and enabling them to access professional development readily,
greatly influences members wanting to stay in the Defence Force. Traditional learning
is, put simply, a one-size-fits-all approach, while eLearning serves all, as its material
can be viewed, interpreted, explored and shared as each learner does so to their
advantage.
Among the most quantifiable advantages of eLearning is its superior efficiency. Besides
efficiency and productivity, it also enables the production and maintenance of the
training material itself. Training technologies such as eLearning and mobile learning
will allow the Navy to adapt more quickly to change (Zambito, 2018).
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The ADF’s training officials are studying how the Service’s increased dependence on
distance learning during the novel coronavirus pandemic may become a permanent part
of leader education. In the Navy, a pause in training has occurred and continues to do so
due to a Learning Management System (LMS) that is restrictive and cannot support a
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transition to DL. Basic recruit training has continued under the strict adherence to a
COVID safe plan; however, advanced training, professional development courses and
The Professional Military Education (PME) of the Australian Navy is not broken but
Professional development is the nature of PME and a system of career lifelong learning.
Residential courses have been a common method of training and education since the
first colleges formed in the 11th century. Interaction with peers and educators, as well as
the more important aspect of an environment that allows for healthy debate, is what
makes face-to-face communication both effective and popular. Networking and cohort
learning, self-study and flipped courses, which contain both virtual and face-to-face
components, are becoming more prominent for alternative learning styles. This method
of learning and delivery successfully combines the potential of students to engage with
various mediums, merge work and study, while allowing for networking, building
relationships, and vital interaction with face-to-face delivery methods (DOD, 2019).
The distribution of PME through DL is important to ensure that Navy men and women
are lifetime learners. Basic PME must provide a wide variety of topics that are
important to all rates and warfare communities. This should catalyse a primary PME
course. The learning goals that need to be identified should include a framework for the
future experience of PME for a sailor. This is a crucial step for inculcating the ideas,
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views and behaviour required by the arms profession and for developing critical
thinking and technological awareness skills within service systems (DOD, 2019). The
The quality of online learning is of vital significance and online learning must be as
experiences. An LMS, such as Blackboard Learn, possesses all the right features for
military use. Blackboard Learn is a modern, intuitive, fully responsive interface that
delivers a simple, powerful teaching and learning experience. The LMS provides secure,
scalable teaching strategies for timely, mission-critical training and lifetime learning
experiences to ready Navy sailors and officers for success. Blackboard Learn interfaces
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across different modalities to ensure that instructors, trainers and learners can connect
Blackboard has been proven in a government agency where national security is of great
importance. Blackboard has expanded its relationship with the United States Army,
education of more than 350,000 military personnel (Towner, 2019). Blackboard Learn
Many LMS solutions would be a suitable solution to enable the Australian Navy to
transform into a contemporary training giant. Some might say, better than Blackboard
Learn; however, its use in the United States military has proven it to be an LMS that
offers security, with the appropriate controls in place to protect Australian government
2.3.
The Basic PME course will be accessed through Navy eLearning using the LMS
Blackboard Learn. Enrolment in the online PME course is the same as any other course
in Navy eLearning. Learners’ progress through the course will be bookmarked, enabling
students to return to the point in the course where they logged off. Blackboard will
completion. Graduates of the online program will receive Basic PME certification.
Active Officers, Reserve Officers, and Senior enlisted sailors are eligible to apply for
the online program. Students will typically complete the program in under twelve
months. Class sizes will consist of thirty students, the course will consist of online
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discussion boards, group projects, individual essays, and other assignments. The
program will be organised into four educational blocks and all blocks must be
completed in one session. Every block is made up of multiple lessons. The lesson is a
simple unit of learning which consists of readings and other instructional resources that
facilitate the accomplishment of the objectives of the course. The success of the course
student expectations are arbitrary in nature, dependent on the required study and
intended to ensure that the objectives of the course are accomplished (U.S. Army, n.d.).
Emphasis on collaboration is reflected in the course structure. The objective of the basic
and interactive dialogue in virtual plenary sessions and simultaneous small-group digital
discussions.
All learning will use a variety of evaluation measures intended to ensure that the
student has reached the necessary degree of competence in the program. Assessment
strategies will be established for either of two reasons: to contribute to the learning
help confirm that the student has attained the necessary degree of proficiency
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The use of Blackboard will benefit both teaching staff and students. Potential
respect to accessibility, consumers can access Blackboard Learn digitally at any time
and anywhere (DeNeui & Dodge, 2006), such that students can access and download
course content and other material as well as submit assignments electronically as soon
as they are completed. Past research demonstrates that it is the enhanced accessibility
that most appeals to graduates (Heirdsfield et al., 2011). The use of Blackboard Learn
for the delivery of the Basic PME course online enables a standardised design,
innovation and execution over a career-long spectrum. Blackboard Learn will allow the
and office, and would encourage the Navy to build critically thinking, creative and
resilient leaders by offering the right training to the right individual at the right moment.
Supplying students with more opportunities and encouraging them to adapt their
learning to suit their professional needs creates more innovative leaders and problem
solvers to fulfil the needs of today's diverse multicultural world (Torango, 2017).
Factors that may be seen as obstacles to the usage of Blackboard Learn as a digital
learning space, restricted use of education technology, and insufficient support (Regmi
& Jones, 2020). Furthermore, a lack of computer expertise may be seen as a significant
than a lack of enthusiasm for modern technology (Regmi & Jones, 2020).
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Learning is very much a collaborative activity where engagement and cooperation
between learners and tutors, including feedback and peer encouragement, will be
is essential to the progress of the Basic PME course by DL. Basic PME LOs mentioned
above can enhance the level of expertise and efficiency of learners by making PME
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Heirdsfield, A., Walker, S., Tambyah, M., & Beutel, D. (2011). Blackboard as an online
learning environment: What do teacher education students and staff think? Australian
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Mahoney-Norris, K., & Ackerman, J. (2012). PME and online education in the Air
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Owen, D. (2018). Approaching a fork in the road: Professional education and military
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Regmi, K., & Jones, L. (2020). A systematic review of the factors – enablers and
Rothwell, W., Benscoter, G., King, M., & King, S. (2015). Conducting a Needs
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