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Advances in semiconductor technology are making possible the development of hand-held training aids that can accompany a soldier in a variety of living and working areas. Such training aids can package, to large measure, many of the known advantages of computer-based training (CBT) into a more convenient delivery medium. When scaled down to such a size, the opportunities for CBT use increase dramatically. In a recent Army study (Francis & Levey, 1982), for example, ten hand-held computers were reviewed for their potential as low-cost training devices. The study concluded that these hand-held computers are capable of performing important training tasks. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the development of a device that is dedicated to training applications, present evidence for its training effectiveness in a field setting, and discuss planned changes in its design and capabilities.
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Wisher, R.A. (1987). The Development and Test of a Hand-Held Computerized Training Aid. In: Seidel, R.J., Weddle, P.D. (eds) Computer-Based Instruction in Military Environments. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0915-4_18
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