Her latest work used more than 20 years of cognitive science research to clarify how human memory systems process and retain information. Her keynote adress will provide trainers and training developers with the principles needed to leverage cognitive processes effectively. According to one of the All-Hands Training Day coordinators, Jud Morhart, the session allows employees to share ideas, network, and save money. A working lunch will be served in the Otowi Cafeteria's side rooms for all pre-registered attendees. According to the coordinators, there will be two concurrent workshops during the afternoon.
Participants can choose which one to attend.
Dr. Clark will lead one workshop on developing technical training and a separate workshop, led by Margarita Sexson of DOE's Albuquerque Operations Office, will help training records custodians understand DOE training documentation requirements. Developing Technical Training, taught by Dr. Clark, focuses on professional trainers interested in applying the results of current research, concepts, and strategies in the field of cognitive psychology to develop more effective learning activities. Mullaney said that Ruth Clark consults extensively for the Department of Defense and large corporations such as Intel and Cisco. DOE Training Records is designed for distributed training generalists and others who maintain training records. The workshop is co-presented by Sexson, and Roger Meade, LANL's principal archivist, and will discuss the latest changes in DOE record management requirements.