The VITAL Collaborative Training Network is a group of federal agencies collaboratively developing reusable healthcare training content that demonstrates effective instructional design, high production quality, and applicability to multiple agencies. This effort is in direct support of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative and is proving the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®) concept.
This workshop will focus on the collaborative approach taken by the VITAL Network, supplemented by case studies of two pilot programs. Critical success factors, in the form of best practices and lessons learned from these programs, will be explored under the categories instructional design, development, and project management. Challenges inherent to these types of efforts will also be addressed. Based on the challenges and successes of the VITAL Network, participants will “build” the components of successful collaborative efforts that produce high-quality products that meet the need of all participating organizations. Discussion of ongoing challenges, current initiatives, benefits of collaboration to participating organizations, and the future of collaborative training will also be included in the workshop.
