SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- Science & Technology (S&T) for Blended Adaptive Language & Culture Training” Symposium
- Notice Date
- 4/13/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611710
— Educational Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Washington Headquarters Services, WHS, Acquisition Directorate, 1225 South Clark Street, Suite 1202, Arlington, Virginia, 22202-4371, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22202-4371
- Solicitation Number
- GGW033020151055
- Archive Date
- 5/8/2015
- Point of Contact
- Iris Bulls, , Joseph Cohn,
- E-Mail Address
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iris.a.bulls.civ@mail.mil, joseph.v.cohn.mil@mail.mil
(iris.a.bulls.civ@mail.mil, joseph.v.cohn.mil@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- "Science & Technology (S&T) for Blended Adaptive Language & Culture Training" Symposium Solicitation Number : GGW033020151055 Notice Type: Market Research Background: In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, maintaining our Nation's global security interests requires a military force that is able to successfully communicate and interact with a wide range of cultures - in their native language. To meet this challenge the Department of Defense (DoD) must identify and develop new and innovative training approaches to make language and culture training more effective, more accessible, and more relevant. The challenge of teaching language and culture is not solely relegated to the DoD. Federal Agencies, like the Department of Education (DoEd), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of State (DoS), among others, are focused on the challenges of understanding how to better teach language and culture and on how to benefit from the most cutting edge language and culture training technologies. As an indicator of just how cross-cutting this problem is, the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy's National Science and Technology Council Committee on Science chartered the Interagency Working Group on Language and Communication to explore, document, and foster collaboration between the research communities across the Federal Government. Blended learning, which combines instructional technologies with classroom instruction, is one of the most promising approaches to satisfying the language and culture training challenge. The Department of Defense is now investing significant resources to blend adaptive training technologies with classroom instruction to make language training more accessible and more effective for each student. To better understand how to do this, the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), in collaboration with the Human Performance, Training, and BioSystems Directorate, and Human Systems Community of Interest (HS COI), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, is hosting a two-day Symposium to help identify key issues, challenges, and solutions for developing and integrating adaptive language training technologies into the classroom. Conference Security Classification : Unclassified. Event Description : The "Science & Technology (S&T) for Blended Adaptive Language & Culture Training" Symposium will be conducted at the Executive Conference Center (4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203) on 11-12 May, 2015. The main focus of the Symposium is: • Understanding the S&T challenges and opportunities associated with creating better, more effective blended and adaptive language and culture training in more efficient ways to maximize the return on training investment. Topics to be covered include: • State-of-the-art and outstanding challenges underlying blended learning • State-of-the-art and outstanding challenges underlying adaptive training • Opportunities and challenges for delivering blended, adaptive language & culture training The format for the Symposium will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions that map onto the three areas listed above, breakout/brainstorming sessions, and opportunities to demonstrate new technologies and research. The outcome from this Symposium will be: (1) a draft roadmap that will address the next stages of Science & Technology (S&T) research needed to develop and integrate adaptive training technology into the classroom; and (2) an edited book, to help capture the scope of activities in which Symposium participants are engaged. Conference Participants: Symposium attendance is limited and will be by-invitation only. Symposium attendees will include representatives of government, industry, and academia. Those wishing to attend are asked to submit an abstract (no longer than one page) that summarizes their efforts and interests in Blended Learning; Adaptive Training; Language and Culture Training; or other areas relevant to the Symposium's topics and focus. There are a number of opportunities for participation throughout the event. Discussion is highly encouraged during and after the Keynote Addresses and the special Panel Sessions on Day 1. Additionally, Day 2 of the Symposium offers an opportunity for all participants to share their expertise with others in the field during constructive breakout sessions focused on developing a strategy for the future of blended learning, adaptive training, and, in particular, delivering blended, adaptive language & culture training. • There are a limited number of panelist positions available. If you are interested in participating as a panelist, please include a supplement to your abstract submission that describes: (1) on which panel you are interested in sitting, and (2) what topics you would like to cover as a panelist. • There are a limited number of spaces available for standard poster presentations. If you are interested in having a poster showcased during the symposium, please include a supplement to your abstract submission that describes the poster content. • There are a limited number of spaces available for technology demonstrations. If you are interested in showcasing a relevant technology please include a supplement to your abstract submission that describes: (1) the technology and its relevance to the Symposium; (2) size, power and related requirements. Abstracts are due by 1200 EDT 23 April, 2015. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Symposium's Interagency Executive Steering Committee, and both selected and non-selected submitters, as well as panelists, will be notified by event POCs by 1700 EDT 24 April, 2015. To submit abstracts go to: http://www.sa-meetings.com/HPTBtrainingmay2015. Login: "Blended Adaptive"; Password: "May_2015". Cost reimbursement will not be provided for Symposium attendance. Participants must present a picture ID at check-in. Registration: Individuals selected to participate in the event will be provided with further details for registration. Date/Time : The Symposium is a two-day event, 11-12 May 2015. Symposium check-in opens at 0700 on 11 May, 2015. On 11 May 2015, the Symposium will run from 0800-1645. On 12 May, 2015, the Symposium will run from 0800-1630. Location: Executive Conference Center, 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203. Contact number: (703) 797-4500. Primary Points of Contact: Ms. Iris Bulls Deputy Director, DLNSEO iris.a.bulls.civ@mail.mil CDR Joseph Cohn Deputy Director, HPT&B joseph.v.cohn.mil@mail.mil Secondary Points of Contact: Mr. Gary Bauleke gary.d.bauleke.civ@mail.mil Ms. Hannah Freeman Hannah.l.freeman7.ctr@mail.mil Meeting Planner: Ms. Jeray Simms jsimms@sainc.com
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Executive Conference Center, 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia, 22203, United States
- Zip Code: 22203
- Zip Code: 22203
- Record
- SN03697544-W 20150415/150413234706-058fe21648b7124040984012182ded9d (fbodaily.com)
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