Location
Mojave West
Topic Area
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Abstract
The presentation will discuss the current research being conducted by the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide’s Fire Science department concerning use of technology-advanced educational software at the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Fire Training Research Center (FTRC). The research design is mixed methods, using quantitative data analysis to evaluate student survey results, integrated with qualitative observation and participation data, to create a sequential exploratory research strategy.
DFW FTRC means to combine the latest scientific fire research and hands-on training with technology-advanced educational software. It is used as part of the aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) educational curriculum to familiarize students with the unique features of various aircraft and airports; thus, students can visualize actual disaster scenarios at specific airports with certain aircraft. This study explores the extent to which the interactive learning technology creates a better learning experience for students and how it may translate to more effective ARFF response scenarios.
Start Date
17-1-2014 3:15 PM
Scholarly Commons Citation
Herron, Rita "Rene" and Gorman, M. K., "Assessing the Impact of Interactive Technology on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training" (2014). Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference. 44.
https://commons.erau.edu/aircon/2014_Challenges_Facing_our_Industry/january-17-2014/44
Assessing the Impact of Interactive Technology on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training
Mojave West
The presentation will discuss the current research being conducted by the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide’s Fire Science department concerning use of technology-advanced educational software at the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Fire Training Research Center (FTRC). The research design is mixed methods, using quantitative data analysis to evaluate student survey results, integrated with qualitative observation and participation data, to create a sequential exploratory research strategy.
DFW FTRC means to combine the latest scientific fire research and hands-on training with technology-advanced educational software. It is used as part of the aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) educational curriculum to familiarize students with the unique features of various aircraft and airports; thus, students can visualize actual disaster scenarios at specific airports with certain aircraft. This study explores the extent to which the interactive learning technology creates a better learning experience for students and how it may translate to more effective ARFF response scenarios.