ALLIANCE Blended Learning and the Learning Management System

ALLIANCE Blended Learning and the Learning Management System ALLIANCE Blended Learning and the Learning Management System Greg Greiner & Marty Riesberg electrical training ALLIANCE This session is eligible for 1 Contact Hour. For these hours to appear on your certificate, you must: Have your badge scanned at the door Attend 90% of this presentation Fill out the online evaluation for this session Attendees Only 1

First, what is Blended Learning and a Learning Management System? Blended Learning uses both online and in-person training. defines a teaching approach. creates advantages, dependent on design and execution. requires less time on whole-class lessons. presents a need for instructor resources and training. 4 Attendees Only 2

A Learning Management System is a software application for content delivery. provides means to monitor student participation. grants students access to interactive features and advanced learning opportunities. 5 6 Attendees Only 3

Blended Learning / LMS Rollout Beta 1 groups begin 1st Year 1 st Year Core is available All of Inside begins 1 st Year Advanced courses are available Inside to 3 rd Year NTI in transition Installer / Tech to beta Host for NECA All of Inside on LMS I/T to 2 nd Year All programs in transition 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Beta 2 groups begin 1 st Year 1 st & 2 nd Year Core is available Inside to 2 nd Year Inside curriculum nears complete conversion Inside to 4 th Year I/T all on 1 st Year All programs in transition 7 Blended Learning - LMS Updates Instruction, Student Work, and Content Management Administration - Enrollment Application Updates Curriculum Layout and Access Control 2015 Upgrades focused on: moodle software, system hardware, and the operating system 2016 Upgrades focused on each user role Instructors and Administrators have and will continue to see many updates in 2016 8 Attendees Only 4

The number of processed questions Visits on a typical Monday Enhanced CourseWare items Website Addresses linked By The Numbers Instructor Resources Web Resources Courses 36,000 16,000 2,600 1,300 1,000 650 140 9 LMS User Stats A 2016 Monday The Basics Web Browsers Operating Systems 16,233 Visitors 3,576 Google Chrome 53.0 6,739 Windows 10 8,218 Unique visitors 1,945 Google Chrome 52.0 3,239 Windows 7 1,620 New visitors 1,795 Internet Explorer 11.0 Firefox 48.0 1,696 Windows 8.1 575,297 Actions 1,756 Microsoft Edge 1,319 Mac OS X 35.4 Average Actions 1,708 Firefox 48.0 1,236 Android 710 Safari 9.0 mobile 1,096 iphone 630 Google Chrome 52.0 mobile 266 Chrome OS 10 Attendees Only 5

What is the Recommended Machine for Running the LMS? Basic Windows Machine running Win 8, 8.1, or 10 and Chrome, Firefox, IE or edge for browsers Nearly any internet capable device can be used to access the LMS. Some may make things more difficult than others. Windows computers and tablets Apple computers and Mac Books Android Tablets and Phones ipads and iphones Chromebooks 11 Interactivity Plays a Role 1 Interactive Circuits 2 Animated Images 3 Advanced Question Types 4 Outside Transformer Simulator 5 Electrical Theory Simulator 6 Motor Control Simulator 12 Attendees Only 6

Resources Fillable Student Form Student Handout TD/Instructor Handout This form requires the student to fill in the LMS URL, their username and password and how to reset it, and finally, where to look for help. It comes with a generic answer key and can be modified for the program This document answers nearly every question except the homework questions, in 3 pages. Concepts are directed to the student and reviewable by the Game Activity. This document answers nearly every question except the homework questions, in 3 pages. Concepts are directed to the TD and/or Instructor and can be used to facilitate the Student Handout Game Activity Report Navigation What s Going On This is a jeopardy game that can be modified by the program but currently follows the Student Handout This neat looking document outlines the path to each report and what question(s) they answer. This is a quick-hitter document outlining the use of each major navigation button. There is one page for the LMS and one for the Admin 13 Information Opportunities Current Options for Information Include: Webinars past and future, Blogs, Newsletters, Instructor Portal Videos, NTI, LMS Support Site, Customer Support, and ALLIANCE staff. 14 Attendees Only 7

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