Projects
Computer Based Training Evaluations
Inherent in every JSC project is an evaluation component to collect attitudes and performance measures. Therefore, all computer based training modules developed by the JSC are evaluated upon completion of the CD.
The DNA Evidence Collection CD - beginning level module,was evaluated at the Lexington - Fayette Urban County (Kentucky) Division of Police on November 6-7, 2001. Working with the agency's training division, the JSC arranged to evaluate the CBT with a group of 41 police recruits, the number of recruits in the academy class. Twenty-one of the recruits were randomly selected through simple random sampling to participate in the platform or lecture-based training (LBT), while the other twenty were randomly selected to use the CBT. The LBT was taught by a nationally-recognized subject matter expert in the field of DNA evidence.
Preliminary findings indicate that both lecture and computer based training resulted in an increase of knowledge about DNA evidence. In fact, in no instance did a participant's score decrease, which suggests that all of the students benefited from their respective courses. Furthermore,the amount of learning that occurs does not differ significantly across the two modes of instruction. Therefore, utilizing CBT instead of LBT to provide instruction about DNA Evidence Collection will provide the same amount of knowledge, but in less time and for less money.
The DNA CBT Evaluation report has been finalized by the JSC and submitted to the NIJ/OST for publication.
For more information contact Ryan Baggett at 859.622.8261 ir at Ryan.Baggett@eku.edu.
The initial Kentucky Advanced Technology and Training (KATT) report
