Joint Knowledge Online is using Short Narrative Academic Previews, or SNAPs, to offer an engaging way for users to preview course content. These 30 to 60 second videos, similar to YouTube Shorts, provide a dynamic introduction to complex topics by showcasing real-world applications to make the learning experience more relevant.
Courseware development partners continue to build the library of available SNAPs. Previews are available for a growing list of courses, including:
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Operational Contract Support
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Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
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Joint Planning Process
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Joint Fires and Joint Targeting
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Cyberspace Operations Awareness
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Interorganizational Operations and Multinational Operations
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Introduction to Joint Fundamentals
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Introduction to Joint Exercises
The feature is designed to quickly grab audience attention and provide a more digestible introduction to mission-critical course content, boosting joint readiness.
To see what is available, users can log in to JKO, navigate to the "My Training" tab, and click the video icon to play the preview.