Big Changes are Coming in 2023 at the electrical training ALLIANCE

Demystifying Computer-Mediated Learning and the ProTech Skills Institute

Unraveling the possible mystery of computer-mediated learning and the function of the ProTech Skills Institute has been something the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA) has been working on for close to a year now. The etA has been holding training that benefits every role held at a JATC/AJATC. Demystifying Computer-Mediated Learning and the ProTech Skills Institute training addresses specifics for committee members, administrators, and instructors. It covers the new features/capabilities of the LMS and TMS and how these features support apprenticeship training.

Benefits

Demystifying training is essential for everyone at your JATC. If you have questioned how computer-mediated learning (CML), the new training management system (TMS), and the learning management system (LMS) can assist with apprenticeship training, this training is for you! Participants will receive pertinent information to understand the updates and how to get the most out of them.

Training Dates

A few training dates have been scheduled for this year so far. Do not let this opportunity pass you by – space is limited. This is an engaging, interactive training class for all who participate.
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Class size is limited based on the venue; visit electricaltrainingevents.org for details.

The dates and locations for the classes are:

- February 16, 2023, electrical training ALLIANCE, Bowie, MD
- May 4, 2023, Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls,
  Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- June 21, 2023, Virtual

Depending on your role at the JATC, Demystifying training consists of two sessions:

Committee Members: The demystifying training for committee members includes sessions 1 and 2B below; no laptop is required. Discussions will cover policies and procedures at the JATC for implementing CML.

Training starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at noon.

Training Directors, Instructors, and Office Administration Members: The Demystifying training for Training Directors, Instructors, and Office Administration will include sessions 1, 2A, 3, and 4 below, and participants must bring a laptop. The training will be interactive, with attendees immersing themselves in the system and content, working in small groups to define and learn best practices, and will also include plenty of opportunities for Q&A.

Training starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. and includes lunch.

Requirements

Participants will need to bring a laptop. Access to the LMS and course materials will be presented during the event.

Session 1: Computer-mediated learning: What is it, and how is it composed on the PTSI Learning Management System (LMS)?
Session 2A: Recognizing the components of a CML-built course
Session 2B: The JATC and their Role in Implementing/Using CML training
Session 3: the PTSI Training and Learning Management Systems
Session 4: Rolling out CML training and using the PTSI Systems to support it

Coming to A JATC Near You… July 1, 2023!

ProTech Skills Training Management System

If you have not already migrated to the ProTech Skills Training Management System (PTSI TMS), it’s coming to your JATC on July 1, 2023! What will the new PTSI TMS do for your JATC? If you take the Demystifying training class, you will be prepared and knowledgeable for the new TMS when it comes your way and aware of all it has to offer. In addition to the new features, the new TMS also changes how courses are purchased and users gain access to the LMS. The Demystifying training covers all of this and more.

New Features and Highlights

Calendar: This feature is a valuable tool for all users of the Online Learning System (OLS) for creating and managing important training dates. Important dates include content due dates, training attendance dates, or when a qualification may expire.
Course Assignments: The assignments module allows instructors to assign activities, students to review/submit the activity, and instructors to provide feedback and grades for the activities.
Discussion Forums: This forum is intended to promote conversation/dialogue between users within a course session, which encourages active engagement between users.

Messaging: offers the ability for SMS (Short Message Service) within the OLS. Students can test with one or more students that they are enrolled in a session with, and Instructors can text one or more people with whom they are registered in a session. This platform will not allow pictures or links to be shared, just text. Message history can be provided upon request for audit purposes should the need arise.
Custom Courses: the custom courses feature is one of the key features added to the system. Custom courses support the training location’s ability to create and manage courses specific to their needs. Examples of custom courses training locations have made are local-, state-, or jurisdiction-specific courses; local program augmentation of topics; and remediation courses for students wanting/needing extra support.
Mobile App and Notifications: This integration allows training locations to direct push notifications to users within their organizations, displaying via the mobile app and in the LMS. It also allows training locations to create content for the mobile app that is only viewable by the user associated with their training location. Training locations can also define who can view that content within their location via filter groups.

Want More Information?

With this migration to the new TMS, there will be documents detailing how to use each of these features that will be provided to you at the time of your migration request. There will also be support from the etA as needed and one-on-one meetings available.

July 1, 2023, is the date that all remaining programs will move to this new TMS platform. If you want to make this transition before July 1, reach out now and take advantage of all the newfeatures at no cost. Then, before July 1, let us know which package you feel your training center needs, and we can get you into the right subscription plan before payment is required.

There are sure to be questions that pop us as you get accustomed to the new features available and the new processes of subscription management and user enrollment. We are here to help.

If you have questions, want more information, or are interested in migrating before July 1, 2023, please contact Tonya Strickland at tonyas@etalliance.org.

Thanks for reading!