LIVE ONLINE LEARNING: AOC Professional Development Goes Virtual
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The AOC launched its first online professional development
course with "Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) Concepts" on February 26,
2014. This three-hour live web course, instructed by Mr. Lynn Berg, reviewed
doctrinal concepts and current processes in EW and Spectrum Management that lay
the foundation for future EW/EM Battle Management architectures.
Last year, the AOC was quick to adapt to the new fiscal
environment by introducing virtual events delivered through the AOC Virtual
Series. Building on the success of the Virtual Series and with the demand
for more virtual learning opportunities still on the rise, the AOC has introduced
web courses. This type of format gives participants the opportunity to
take part in valuable professional development without the travel costs
associated with traditional classroom learning. Several February 26
students said, "Very good job. Really appreciate that you are offering these
courses via the web. ... This format was great in our budget constraint
environment."
The 50 registrants had the opportunity to access and
download course materials, view documents and links provided by the instructor,
and ask questions of the instructor during the course. An attendee noted
"The software used to host the course was good. I like the option to raise your
hand."
With regard to content, one attendee with more than five years of
experience in EW stated: "I think this was a great introductory course. The
material touched on a number of areas that I have a strong interest in." Another participant said, "... I found [the content] to be very relevant,
especially to newer personnel within the military as EWBM is the way ahead and
truly does need to be addressed. I'm sure EWBM will eventually move to the
forefront of EW discussions so in the meantime exposure to courses like this
will be welcomed."
Additional web courses are planned for 2014 and will be
announced once finalized.
