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Learning Management System (LMS ). Funding for LMS & Training Activities. May 2010 NACAA Board and Committee Chairs Approved U se of $1 Million for Training Activities Directed NACAA’s Training Committee to Recommend uses for Funds Brainstormed Ideas.
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Funding for LMS & Training Activities • May 2010 NACAA Board and Committee Chairs • Approved Use of $1 Million for Training Activities • Directed NACAA’s Training Committee to Recommend uses for Funds • Brainstormed Ideas
Funding for LMS & Training Activities • Decision Made to Spend: • $105K for Curriculum and Professional Development Training Guide (MARAMA) • Identifying 13 Job Functions • Knowledge, Skills and Understanding Is Needed to Perform Job Functions • Match Job Functions with Training Courses Currently Available • Gap Analysis • $345K to Update Self-Instructional Courses (NCOA) • 10 Updates Currently Underway With 4-5 To Be Updated • $550K for Development & Operation of an LMS
Background • Difficult for A.Q. Staff Identify Appropriate Training Courses for Job Function • Numerous Training Providers in A.Q. Training • U.S. EPA Manages Training and Activities: • Air Pollution Training Institute (APTI) • Classroom Courses • Self-Instructional Courses • Web-Based Courses • Course Materials • Course Updates • Calendars
Background • National Council of Aging (NCOA) Manages Training & Training Activities: • Formerly Known as CARB (Folding into EPA APTI) • Classroom Courses • Course Materials • Course Updates • Schedules • Calendar • State/Local/MJOs • Private Providers • Scheduling • Course Materials
Background • Disjointed Use of Independent LMS to Support Training by: • MJOs • State • Local • Disjointed Reporting & No Single Depository Point • Course Manuals • Course Evaluations • Certificates • Student Transcripts
What is an LMS? • Software that Supports: • Administration • Documentation • Tracking • Training Delivery • Reporting • Makes Training Courses & Activities: • More Accessible • Easier to Manage
What APTI-Learn Will Do? • Displays National Air Quality Training Course Calendar • Lists Curricula For Specific Job Functions • Maintains Student Transcripts • Issues Course Completion Certificates • Supports Course Evaluations • Accepts Recommendations for Additional Training Needs • Compiles Annual Statistics into Customized Reports • Consolidates Training Management into a Single Coordinated System
What APTI-Learn Will Do? • Displays Training Courses • Tracks Student Progress • Acts as a Depository For: • 34 Self-Instructional Courses • 25 Classroom Training Courses • 46 CARB courses • 100+ training videos and webinars • Student Manuals
Access to APTI-Learn
Access to APTI-Learn Students Students are registered at this level State/Local Agencies Users at this level can access and update information at Agency level MJO Users at this level can access and update information at MJO and all levels below EPA Users at this level can access and update information across the entire system.
Students • Perform the following functions: • Set-up Profile • Access “My Training” Menu Selection • Launch On-line Training • Register for Classroom Training • Complete Course & Instructor Evaluations • Print Certificates • Manage Transcripts
Instructors • Perform the Following Functions: • View Attendee Lists • Enroll & Wait-List Students • Email Students Enrolled Wait-Listed • Assign Outcomes for Students (e.g. pass, fail, no show) • Run Evaluation Reports
Training Coordinator • Perform all of the Instructor Functions Plus: • Schedule Classes • Assign instructors • Manage Classes in Jurisdiction (e.g. MJO) • Run Evaluation Reports • Create/Update/Merge Users
Administrator (EPA) • Perform all of the Previous Functions Plus: • Manage Evaluations (i.e. add/update/delete) • Manage Profile Lists • Load Training Courses onto APTI-Learn • Manage Overall Site
Next Steps • WESTAR will Begin Efforts in November 2012 • Students will begin to register as of November 2012 • “How To” Tutorials on APTI-Live Website • Searching and Registering for Courses • “My Training” Overview • Instructors and Administrators Webinar • Tuesday, November 6 • WESTAR Staff Available to Provide Assistance • LMS Marketing/Outreach Group Providing Materials • Ongoing Tech Support – help desk 8a-8p ET M-F