How are learning objectives and assessments integrated into DITA-based aerospace training materials?

November 10, 2023
|By Bryan Tipper

Integrating learning objectives and assessments into DITA-based aerospace training materials is essential for ensuring that training is effective and learners acquire the necessary knowledge and skills. DITA XML provides a structured and organized framework for incorporating these elements seamlessly.

Here is an example of how learning objectives and assessments can be integrated using DITA:

<!-- DITA Learning Module with Objectives and Assessments -->
<learningModule id="aerospace-training">
  <title>Aerospace Safety Training</title>
  <learningObjectives>
    <title>Learning Objectives</title>
    <ul>
      <li>Understand aircraft safety protocols.</li>
      <li>Identify emergency procedures.</li>
      <li>Apply safety measures in real-world scenarios.</li>
    </ul>
  </learningObjectives>
  <topic id="module-content">
    <title>Module Content</title>
    <body>
      <p>This training module provides essential knowledge and skills related to aerospace safety.</p>
      <section>
        <title>Section 1: Aircraft Safety Protocols</title>
        <p>Learn about safety protocols when working with aircraft.</p>
        <assessment>
          <title>Assessment</title>
          <p>Take a quiz to test your knowledge of aircraft safety protocols.</p>
          <quiz src="safety-protocols-quiz.xml"/>
        </assessment>
      </section>
      <section>
        <title>Section 2: Emergency Procedures</title>
        <p>Discover the procedures to follow during emergencies.</p>
        <assessment>
          <title>Assessment</title>
          <p>Assess your understanding by completing a scenario-based emergency drill.</p>
          <scenario src="emergency-drill-scenario.xml"/>
        </assessment>
      </section>
    </body>
  </topic>

In this example, the DITA learning module includes learning objectives at the beginning and integrates assessments within each section. This structured approach ensures that learners are aware of what they need to achieve and provides assessments to measure their understanding and competency.