CAPTOR: a model for delivering Web-based intelligent tutoring system technology

The goal of the Crisis Action Planning Tutored On-line Resource (CAPTOR) project is to design, develop, and implement a state-of-the-art, Internet-based course of instruction that utilizes Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) technology. ITS technology is ideally suited to teach complex, cognitive tasks, such as those required for troubleshooting, problem-solving, and for resolving critical situations. As currently taught, Crisis Action Planning is part of an Armed Forces Staff College 12-week classroom course. It is projected that fully implementing CAPTOR as a distance learning ITS will dramatically reduce instructional training time.