Organizations awarded 2009 Learning Innovation Award

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  • By Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon
  • Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) --  Air Force Education and Training Command officials presented organizations with the 2009 Learning Innovation Award during the 2010 AETC Symposium Jan. 14, at San Antonio.

The innovation awards were presented to AETC teams who developed new initiatives and successes for both education and training by Maj. Gen. Anthony F. Przybyslawski, the AETC vice commander.

The Innovation Award in Training was presented to the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., for their work with the MyBase Education and Training prototype. The MyBase system is a 3-D immersive environment where two actual technical training courses were taught in 2009.  

The Innovation Award in Education was presented to Headquarters Air University's Installation Logistics, Mission Support and Communications divisions for their creation of a gaming kit that simulates a natural decision-making environment, where interdependent leadership practices are experienced and assessed through the introduction of multiple problems or challenges.

The Innovation Award nomination packages were reviewed by a panel of judges with communications, plans, operations, programs and information technology backgrounds. The award winners in each category were selected for their impact in the education and training fields.

"When the judges selected the winners of the award, they looked at the teams who had the most impact on the education and training arena," said Travis Osborne, the AETC Plans and Requirements Training Technology Requirements branch chief. "The overall winners were the ones who came up with the best innovation or practice that furthered students learning."

"This new practice or innovation may eventually modify an existing course, but more importantly shows potential for improved student learning," he said.

The Innovation Award in Education and Training was developed in 2008 by AETC leadership to recognize organizations and teams who make the most significant impact on the training mission.