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Varen ISD Model

Analysis

Analyze the System
Compile Task Inventory
Select Tasks
Build Performance
Measures
Choose Instructional Setting
Estimate Training Cost

Design

Develop Objectives
Identify Learning Steps
Develop Tests
List Entry Behaviors
Sequence and Structure

Development

List Learner Activity
Select Delivery System
Review Existing Material
Develop Instruction
Synthesize
Validate Instruction

Implementation

Management Plan
Conduct Training

Evaluation

Internal Evaluation
External Evaluation
Revise System

Specialties

Instructional Design using the ISD Model
Classroom and One-on-one Training

Instructional Design and Training

IT Training
- End user computer application training
  - Messaging systems
  - Search applications
  - COTS and GOTS applications
  - Intelligence Analyst tools
- Training Materials
  - Quick Reference Guides and Trifolds
  - Classroom Instruction Manuals
  - Instructor Manuals
  - FAQs and Help documents
- Training for System Administrators
- Help Desk assistance
- Conduit between developers and end users
Intelligence Analysis Training
- Imagery Analysis

Training Successes

Certified Instructors
Created classroom training for Intelligence Agency GOTS centralized search and analysis storage system and successfully conducted pilot training
Created the first training for Intelligence Agency web-based Business Intelligence Enterprise Information System reporting
Led several initial and upgrade system and application roll-outs to include marketing and informational demos
- A 5,000 user upgrade to a new e-mail system
- A 5,000 user upgrade from mainframe to a client-based search and analysis storage system
Created and led the first integrated application training course to simulate "A Day in the Life" of a Desk Officer.
Created reference material for Intelligence Community-wide collaboration tool
Accolades include Letters of Appreciation from the Chief Information Officer