Author:
Kirsi Hyttinen
Affiliation:
Laurea University of Applied Sciences and University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Keyword(s):
Human-centered Design, Human-technology Interaction, Technology Solutions, Learning Environments, Online Learning, e-Learning, Peacebuilding, Crisis Management, Security Training, International Security.
Abstract:
A need to enhance online training solutions among peacebuilding and conflict prevention actors in the field
of international security has been addressed in order to raise the collaboration, information sharing and
provide more effective training. The implementation of educational technologies is inherently difficult
especially if it is technology driven. This paper presents the idea of human-centered design approach in line
with the principles of human-technology interaction in order to tackle the possible training challenges that
may occur in the development and implementation of online and Elearning environments for adult students.
As part of research and development project, the design case for peacebuilding and crisis management
online-based training was conducted and studied. The case study showed that before providing the
technological solutions there is a need in dept analysis on the requirements as well as iteration of
algorithms. Moreover, functionality and completeness of t
he instantiations, such as services, raised the
motivation among the user community. The created human-centred design model for the learning
environment development processes supports to meet not only with current training needs in security but
also in identifying which parts of education and training can be facilitated by technology.
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