Applying technology to Marine Corps distance learning

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited === The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the application of technology to distance learning with the intention of recommending to the Marine Corps a feasible migration path away from its current correspondence program. Currently, the Mar...

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Main Author: Broihier, Michael G.
Other Authors: Crawford, Alice M.
Language:en_US
Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/7979
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spelling ndltd-nps.edu-oai-calhoun.nps.edu-10945-79792015-06-18T16:03:12Z Applying technology to Marine Corps distance learning Broihier, Michael G. Crawford, Alice M. Bhargava, Hemant K. Naval Postgraduate School Department of Systems Management Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the application of technology to distance learning with the intention of recommending to the Marine Corps a feasible migration path away from its current correspondence program. Currently, the Marine Corps Institute (MCI) administers correspondence courses for both Occupational Skill Development (OSD) and Professional Military Education (PME). Automating and streamlining MCI processes is insufficient considering the pivotal importance distance learning plays in a Marine's career. Current application of technology to distance learning in education, business, and the military is discussed in light of information obtained through interviews, site visits, conferences, and the literature. A non exhaustive list of tangible and intangible costs and benefits related to various distance learning technologies is provided, as well as a template for a distance learning decision mailing process. The process can be used with decision support software to match requirements to technology and select appropriate migration paths through cost benefit analysis. This thesis recommends applying asynchronous methods to OSD courses and a combination of synchronous and asynchronous methods to PME courses. Finally, this thesis recommends changing the current structure and mission of MCI and consolidating its efforts with the College of Continuing Education under the Marine Corps University. 2012-08-09T19:17:52Z 2012-08-09T19:17:52Z 1997-09 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10945/7979 en_US This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. As such, it is in the public domain, and under the provisions of Title 17, United States Code, Section 105, it may not be copyrighted. Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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description Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited === The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the application of technology to distance learning with the intention of recommending to the Marine Corps a feasible migration path away from its current correspondence program. Currently, the Marine Corps Institute (MCI) administers correspondence courses for both Occupational Skill Development (OSD) and Professional Military Education (PME). Automating and streamlining MCI processes is insufficient considering the pivotal importance distance learning plays in a Marine's career. Current application of technology to distance learning in education, business, and the military is discussed in light of information obtained through interviews, site visits, conferences, and the literature. A non exhaustive list of tangible and intangible costs and benefits related to various distance learning technologies is provided, as well as a template for a distance learning decision mailing process. The process can be used with decision support software to match requirements to technology and select appropriate migration paths through cost benefit analysis. This thesis recommends applying asynchronous methods to OSD courses and a combination of synchronous and asynchronous methods to PME courses. Finally, this thesis recommends changing the current structure and mission of MCI and consolidating its efforts with the College of Continuing Education under the Marine Corps University.
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