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H.E.L.P Session CDC Learning Connection

H.E.L.P Session CDC Learning Connection. March 29, 2012. Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services. Scientific Education and Professional Development Program Office. About the Presenter.

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H.E.L.P Session CDC Learning Connection

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  1. H.E.L.P Session CDC Learning Connection March 29, 2012 Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services Scientific Education and Professional Development Program Office

  2. About the Presenter Melissa is Consultant with Deloitte Consulting LLP, working in the Education Design and Accreditation Branch at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. She has a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology and specializes in e-learning. Melissa has been working on the CDC Learning Connection project prior to the website’s development in 2010 and is enthusiastic about its progress and impact on the public health community.

  3. Session Agenda • Overview of CDC Learning Connection (CDC LC) • Highlight new features from the CDC LC website • Provide best practices on how to utilize CDC LC • How your organization can contribute to CDC LC

  4. Polling Question • Have you used CDC LC in the past? • Yes • No

  5. Polling Question What feature of CDC LC is of most interest? • CDC TRAIN • Resources • Spotlights • Quality E-Learning • Quick Learn Lessons • Unsure

  6. History of CDC LC • Launched November 2010 offering a list of products from CDC and non-CDC partners that are • Available at no cost • Easily accessible • Designed for the *public health community • Began offering spotlights on relevant public health topics in January 2011 • Launched CDC TRAIN, a portal into the national public health learning management system by PHF in August, 2011 • Revamped for 2012 with a variety of new features and new look * Public health community — all professionals and practitioners who work in public health; this includes but is not limited to physicians, nurses, epidemiologist, educators, sanitarians, pharmacists, and laboratorians.

  7. CDC LC Homepage 2010-2012

  8. New CDC LC Homepage Features Local Search Capability Emphasis on CDC TRAIN Quality E-learning Quick Learn Lessons

  9. CDC LC Features: Spotlights • Education and resources on relevant public health topics • Products offering continuing education identified • Previous features include • Emergency Preparedness • Global Immunization • Upcoming features include • National Environmental Health Week • STDs

  10. CDC LC Features: Quality E-learning • Encourage quality of e-learning development in the public health community • Includes components and best practices • Links to list of featured e-learning which meet best practices

  11. CDC LC Features: Quick Learn Lessons • Concept stemmed from Dr. Frieden’s vision • Instructional or informational lessons that take 20 minutes or less to complete • Accessible via mobile device • CDC LC looking to identify existing materials to include or use as source

  12. Polling Question In regards to CDC Learning Connection, what role do you identify with? • Learner • Educator • Developer • Multiple roles • Unsure

  13. Utilizing CDC LC as a Learner • Look for spotlights that meet your interest • Learn on the go with Quick Learns • Follow us through CDC Twitter and Facebook • Sign up to receive specific information on the latest spotlights, featured products, and other updates • Access CDCTRAIN to • Search CDC TRAIN for a wide-variety of products, many offering continuing education • Track your learning Don’t see what you are looking for or are you looking for more information on a topic? Search the Resource list!

  14. Utilizing CDC LC as an Educator • Look for at spotlights for the basis of training on potential topics • Use the resource list to identify other websites that may be relevant for your learners needs • Supply your learners with quality e-learning by selecting courses off of Featured E-learning • Access CDC TRAIN to • Search for courses on specific topics, skillsets, and for specific occupations • Obtain data on your courses listed through national TRAIN system

  15. Utilizing CDC LC as a Developer • Identify existing training on similar topics prior to development • Use Quality E-learning section for guidance • View products on the Featured list for examples • Submit products to CDC LC for featured e-learning consideration • Suggest an informational site or product for the Resource List • Join a CoP through CDC TRAIN or phConnects • Access CDC TRAIN to • List and maximize the visibility of your organization’s course • Get feedback on your organization’s courses through rating system

  16. Polling Question After reviewing the roles, what role(s) do you think apply to you? • Learner • Educator • Developer • Multiple roles • Unsure

  17. We Need Your Help! • When you identify or want to suggest an idea for consideration of the CDC Learning Connection contact us at learning@cdc.gov

  18. Questions?

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