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The FLEXTRA kit: a model for instructor support materials.

J B Battles1, M M Sheridan

  • 1University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.

The Journal of Biocommunication
|January 1, 1989
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The FLEXTRA Kit provides a cost-effective model for developing continuing education resources. This model supports instructor-led training with easily distributable materials for various events.

Area of Science:

  • Continuing Education
  • Instructional Design
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Continuing education requires adaptable and accessible resource materials.
  • Instructor-delivered training necessitates comprehensive support packages.
  • Traditional material development can be costly and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the FLEXTRA Kit as an innovative model for developing continuing education resource materials.
  • To highlight the cost-effectiveness and logistical advantages of the FLEXTRA Kit.
  • To demonstrate the FLEXTRA Kit's suitability for diverse and repeated training events.

Main Methods:

  • The FLEXTRA Kit model integrates camera-ready copy, presentation slides, evaluation instruments, and an instructor's guide.

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  • Materials are packaged for efficient shipping and storage.
  • Desktop publishing is utilized for cost-effective production.

    • Main Results:

    • The FLEXTRA Kit offers a standardized yet adaptable approach to resource development.
    • Production is cost-effective due to desktop publishing.
    • The kit facilitates easy distribution and storage, supporting varied training needs.

    Conclusions:

    • The FLEXTRA Kit is a viable and economical solution for developing continuing education materials.
    • This model effectively supports instructor-led training programs.
    • The FLEXTRA Kit enhances the scalability and accessibility of educational resources.