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Simulations for Integrated Learning Environments (SIMILE)™

Assessment, evaluation, and feedback are essential components of any learning environment and are used to highlight either positive or negative performance elements of the training. A crucial part of these components is the ability to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and assess the underlying causes. Currently, there is little consistency in how a student is evaluated across the different training environments they will encounter in their career, whether in a formal school, in a live field exercise, or in distributed (simulated-based) training exercises.

The Joint ADL Co-Laboratory, in cooperation with the US Navy, is funding the development of the Simulations for Integrated Learning Environments (SIMILE™) project. This project is focused on development of an assessment data model and associated authoring tools that are capable of capturing complex assessment data across multiple learning and training systems.

One key component of this effort is to implement, test and evaluate this technology as it is integrated into training environments that use different game/simulation engines and/or address different training domains. Specifically, the project will integrate assessment capabilities into a live simulation through the One Tactical Engagement Simulation System and with multiple virtual simulations using the Gamebryo and Delta3D game engines to ensure that training objectives are being met by the learner.

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