EDUCATION

Up-to-date education is necessary to function both in society and in the workplace. Yet, with the pace of change, staying current in any field is a challenge.

Aptima is a leading developer of educational tools that support knowledge acquisition and technical proficiency. We specialize in computer and web-based training, and have developed a range of engaging products, including a tutorial program that helps adult learners acquire competence in computer networks, and another that fosters reading comprehension skills.

We also develop multimedia educational programs, including one to educate and inform low-literacy adults about health-related issues, and an e-learning environment that supports learning across members of a professional community.

We adapt our training solutions to each client's needs, leveraging our existing programs and using our experience to solve new challenges. A major strength of Aptima’s educational programs is that by fostering success, they motivate people to continue learning.

Examples of our work:

Removing Barriers to the Use of Medical Decision Support Tools
Developed a web-based tutorial that “demystifies” medical informatics tools, so clinicians can better use them to make decisions about cardiac diagnoses and admissions <more>

Removing Barriers to the Use of Medical Decision Support Tools

Reading Tutor for Adult Literacy
Developed a software system for creating and presenting exercises that improve reading comprehension among adults <more>

Reading Tutor for Adult Literacy

Learning Skills Bridge
Created web training that assesses and improves the transfer of general knowledge (e.g., of computers) to specific systems

Learning Skills Bridge

Community Education of Cervical Cancer Risks Posed by HPV
Worked with several hospital sponsors to developed a multimedia educational CD for the Centers for Disease Control

Community Education of Cervical Cancer Risks Posed by HPV

e-Community for Work Analysis Practitioners
Developed an online community of practice where researchers learn and exchange information regarding Cognitive Task Analysis

e-Community for Work Analysis Practitioners

Publications:

Wiese, E. E., Freeman, J., Salter, W. J., Stelzer, E. M., & Jackson, C. (in press). Distributed after action review for simulation-based training. In D. A. Vincenzi, J. A. Wise, M. Mouloua & P. A. Hancock (Eds.), Human factors in simulation and training.
Freeman, J., Stacy, W., & Olivares, O. (in press). Assessment for learning and development in virtual environments. In D. Schmorrow, J. Cohn, & D. Nicholson (Eds.), The PSI handbook of virtual environments for training and education: Developments for the military and beyond. Westport, CT: Praeger Security International.
Riccio, G. E., Diedrich, F. J., Lerario, M., d’Echert, B. C., Sidman, J., Geyer, et al. (2007). Tools to help prepare soldiers for the contemporary operating environment. Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC). Arlington, VA: NDIA.

For more information, contact:

Eileen Entin
781.496.2427
ebe@aptima.com