RESPONSE TO DDA QUERY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP90M01364R000700140089-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 12, 2013
• Sequence Number: 89
• Publication Date: June 14, 1988
• Content Type: MEMO

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SUBJECT: Response to DDA Query
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OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
9:07 AM -- 14 June 1988
1 4 JUN 19,
Appended is the OIT response to the questions concerning Applied Learning
International. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks.
CC:
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
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ON: June 14, 1988 AT: 9:06 AM ***
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C/OIT/MG/HRP
Applied Learning International
June 13, 1988
The Office of Information Technology has been involved with Applied Learn-
ing International and its predecessor organization, Deltak Training Corpora-
tion, since 1983. Currently, this Office and the Office of Training and Edu-
cation have a joint contract with Applied Learning to provide a variety of
multi-media training materials. By negotiating a joint contract, both Offices
(and thereby the Agency) benefit from discount pricing accruing from our com-
bined volume. For this fiscal year, the Office of Information Technology por-
tion of the contract amounts to $91,000.
Until 1986, the Office of Information Technology restricted its use of
Applied Learning International services to training materials such as video
tapes, audio tapes, and student manuals. Most of the material was "rented" for
temporary periods ranging from one to twelve months. The tapes and manuals
primarily were used to support the Office's formal training program in infor-
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mation technology. In addition, many of the tapes were loaned on a short-term
basis to Office components for individual "refresher" training on specific
topics.
In 1986, the Office began using the Headquarters Building Cable Grid system
to supplement its training program. Designed largely to address requests for
"self-improvement" courses, these video programs focus primarily on informa-
tion technology topics and are transmitted to cable sites in Headquarters dur-
ing the lunch hour and after 4:00 PM.
Last year, the Office began to explore the concept of Interactive Video
Instruction-as a possible training tool. This approach combines a personal
computer, touch-screen monitor, and a laser videodisc player to provide indi-
vidual instruction. The Operations Group of the Office of Information Tech-
nology, drawing from the successful experiences of the Office of Communica-
tions in this area, is implementing a series of interactive video instruction
courses for its personnel. The Group has established a small learning center
in the new Headquarters Building where employees can conveniently use the
Interactive video courses at any time of the day.
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Although the efforts of the Operations Group have not involved the firm of
Applied Learning Internatiobal; the'-Office is discussing the potential appli-
cation of this training method on a broader scope with representatives of the
company. The advantages of the technique include a higher retention rate,
shorter learning time, and some capacity for accommodating the skill level of
the individual students. Disadvantages include the relatively high costs and
the need for relatively frequent updating in many technological subject areas.
If you have any additional questions, please call ME
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