Be a Part of History: Web-based Volunteer Training Module for Judiciary History Center Docents

This project explored the use of a web-based training module for volunteers at the Judiciary History Center (JHC) in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The current training program lacked coherence, organization, and failed to acknowledge the different learning styles of the target population. By developing a web-based training module, I hoped to address the weaknesses of our current training method while increasing accessibility. The website was created using Wix, an online web development platform. Its design was further guided by the constructivist theory. This allowed me to organize information in a logical and meaningful manner while taking into account various types of learners.

Data were collected from a pre survey, a pretest, a post survey, and a posttest, administered prior and subsequent to the training module. Based on the data aggregated during this project, test scores improved between the pre and posttest. Overall attitudes toward the use of a web-based training module were positive. These results suggest that a web-based training module has the potential to serve as a viable avenue through which JHC docents may be trained conveniently, efficiently, and effectively. The presentation will include showing key aspects of the module and discussing the evaluation findings.

Module URL: http://www.dcyprian7.wix.com/volunteermodule