Appendix G to Part 88 - Virtual Curricula

Appendix G to Part 88 - Virtual Curricula

(a) DoD Components and Military Departments, in conjunction with JKO, DHS, VA, DOL, OPM, SBA and other appropriate interagency parties, must leverage the capabilities of web-based adult learning to ensure the transitioning force complies with statutory mandates to meet the CRS before separation, retirement, or release from active duty.

(b) As provided by TVPO or JKO, the virtual curricula provides an alternative delivery of Transition GPS to enable compliance with statutory mandates and attainment of the CRS as set by this Appendix. Those who can use the virtual curricula include:

(1) Eligible Service members whose duty locations are in remote or isolated geographic areas.

(2) Eligible Service members who are undergoing short-notice separation, as defined in the § 88.3 and pursuant to 10 U.S.C. chapter 59, and cannot access brick-and-mortar curricula in a timely manner.

(3) Spouses of eligible Service members, as resources and capacity allow.

(c) A Virtual Curricula must:

(1) Be easily accessible by eligible Service members through JKO;

(2) Be approved in design, look, color, etc., by the Director of TVPO in consultation with the Military Departments and partner agencies;

(3) Include interactive technology tools to monitor Service member participation in the training and knowledge gained;

(4) Include module materials and activities that engage participants, support diverse learning styles, foster frequent interaction, and encourage meaningful communication and collaboration between the participants and instructors;

(5) Include a data-capture feature or interface with the TVPO and DMDC-provided web service or process to ensure Service members receive credit for successfully completing the curricula;

(6) Ensure Virtual Curricula is compliant with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, 29 U.S.C 792.

(d) The virtual curricula's educational effectiveness and teaching and learning process will be assessed through an evaluation process that may include Service members' knowledge gain, retention, and satisfaction. TVPO will evaluate assessments in collaboration with the Military Departments and partner agencies.

(e) Intended learning outcomes will be reviewed regularly to ensure clarity, utility, and appropriateness.

(f) Documented procedures will be used to assure that security of personally identifiable information (PII) is protected in the conduct of assessments and evaluations and in the dissemination of results in accordance with 32 CFR part 310 and 14 U.S.C. 5033.

(g) Changes to the DoD virtual curricula will be approved by TVPO for implementation across all Military Departments.