Automated Electronic Classroom (AEC)

The Automated Electronic Classroom (AEC) shown above is representative of those planned for installation in various submarine facilities in CONUS and Hawaii. The scalable configuration relies on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment to create two basic types of AECs. The introductory (I-Level) AEC includes an electronic podium that allows instructor-controlled presentations of a variety of Interactive Multimedia Instructional (IMI) products. Direct student interface is via a radio frequency (RF) controlled touch pad which allows yes-no and multiple choice question responses. The advanced (A-Level) AEC adds individual student PCs and an audio-video control system that allows direct interaction with the training materials including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). Each A-Level AEC includes an internal network. Linking separate AECs or providing access to the Web is easily done via the local area network backbone and the classroom's switch/hub.