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Shahriar J. Hossain  \nInterim Department Head and Assistant Professor  \nDepartment of Engineering Technology  \nNorthwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA 71497, USA [hossains@nsula.edu](hossains@nsula.edu)  \nAbstract  \nThe purpose of this study is to determine whether using screencasts and snapshots in an instructional workflow for new learners will lower the time required for them to create a data report. Our team examined the current workflow that a regional organization uses to teach new employees and redesigned it to include screencasts and snapshots, which allow the user to see what exactly needs to be done on a screen just like theirs. After the team created a version of the workflow, they assembled a control group and an experimental group, each of seven people. The control group used the original workflow to complete a data report, while the experimental group used the new workflow. For each individual workflow was timed and found the mean time of each group. On average, the experimental group was able to complete their data report about 2.66 minutes (8.5%) earlier than the control group, and the difference in times was statistically significant. The study team was also offered the opportunity to design a new office layout for that office space. The goal was to provide the organization with a design that allowed for synchronous work. The team researched various types of facility layouts and decided to base the design on a process layout. Ergonomics and other various standards were considered while redesigning the office layout. Through the proposed design, the study team was able to create a more collaborative space, which would allow employees to communicate more easily and efficiently.  \nKeywords  \nWorkflow improvement, 2-sample t-test, Office layout, Screencasts, Time study.  \n1. Introduction  \nThis study is part of a yearlong capstone project conducted at a regional company headquartered in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The company specializes in aerial photography using metric cameras that work in tandem with highprecision GPS/INS to create imagery with ultra-high resolution and extremely accurate geographical data. Using its multitude of cameras and GPS systems, many services are offered to clients including 3D modeling, leak detection, LIDAR scanning, wildlife counts, underwater mapping, and disaster response. Their pilots are based nationwide, giving them the ability to launch immediately and be onsite as quickly as possible. To help the clients better understand the imagery and data, reports are created that include the portions of imagery or modeling that the client has requested along with any pertinent data regarding the images. This can include certain elevations, diameters, and estimated volumes.  \nThe company had created a written protocol for its employees to take the imagery, dissect the data from it using certain software, and create reports for the clients. However, these workflows could be confusing and riddled with industry language, which made them tough to understand and follow for someone unfamiliar with the pertinent software. Therefore, the number of people who could create these reports was limited to the employees that were well-versedin the software and industry lingo, forcing them to take time to churn out these reports and ignore other duties. By forcing these employees to do so, the company was losing money and misusing time that could be put towards the next client or objective. Workflow systems are designed to automate the implementation of processes within a  \nbusiness. They are responsible for the logistics of a project, while the workflow participant is responsible for completing the individual steps (Eder, 2009, p. 3545) .  \nThe","cbCaia3LfRZZShAw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia3LfRZZShAw","pdf",1142170,8,7,"English","# Introduction\n## Background and current reporting workflow\n## Purpose and approach: screencasts and snapshots\n## Screen capture tooling (Screenpresso)\n# Workplace redesign\n## Facility layout rationale\n## Layout concept: process layout\n## Ergonomics and standards","[{\"question\":\"How does the redesigned workflow help new learners create data reports faster?\",\"answer\":\"The redesigned workflow uses screencasts and snapshots that show exactly what needs to be done on-screen, including where to click when necessary, making steps easier to follow for users unfamiliar with the software.\"},{\"question\":\"What research method was used to compare the original and new workflows?\",\"answer\":\"The study created a control group using the original workflow and an experimental group using the new workflow; each individual was timed and group mean times were compared using a 2-sample t-test.\"},{\"question\":\"What office layout strategy did the team recommend and why?\",\"answer\":\"The team researched multiple facility layout types and based the office design on a process layout, aiming to enable more synchronous, collaborative work. 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