Learning ManagementLearning ManagementSystemSystem(LMS)(LMS)

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Funding for LMS & Training Funding for LMS & Training ActivitiesActivities

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

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Funding for LMS & Training Funding for LMS & Training ActivitiesActivities

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

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Why Spend FundsWhy Spend Fundson an LMS?on an LMS?

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BackgroundBackgroundDifficult for A.Q. Staff Identify Appropriate Training

Courses for Job FunctionNumerous 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

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BackgroundBackgroundNational 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/MJOsPrivate Providers

Scheduling Course Materials

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BackgroundBackgroundDisjointed Use of Independent LMS to Support Training

by:MJOsStateLocal

Disjointed Reporting & No Single Depository PointCourse ManualsCourse EvaluationsCertificatesStudent Transcripts

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Design & Development Design & Development of an LMSof an LMS

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What is an LMS?What is an LMS?Software that Supports:

AdministrationDocumentationTrackingTraining DeliveryReporting

Makes Training Courses & Activities:More Accessible Easier to Manage

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APTI-LearnAPTI-Learn

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What APTI-Learn Will Do?What APTI-Learn Will Do?Displays National Air Quality Training Course CalendarLists Curricula For Specific Job FunctionsMaintains Student TranscriptsIssues Course Completion CertificatesSupports Course EvaluationsAccepts Recommendations for Additional Training NeedsCompiles Annual Statistics into Customized ReportsConsolidates Training Management into a Single

Coordinated System

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What APTI-Learn Will Do? What APTI-Learn Will Do? Displays Training CoursesTracks Student ProgressActs as a Depository For:

34 Self-Instructional Courses25 Classroom Training Courses46 CARB courses100+ training videos and webinarsStudent Manuals

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Access toAccess toAPTI-LearnAPTI-Learn

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Access to APTI-LearnAccess to APTI-Learn

EPAUsers at this level can access and update information across the entire system.

MJOUsers at this level can access and update information at MJO and

all levels below

State/Local AgenciesUsers at this level can access and update

information at Agency level

StudentsStudents are registered at

this level

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StudentsStudentsPerform the following functions:

Set-up ProfileAccess “My Training” Menu SelectionLaunch On-line TrainingRegister for Classroom TrainingComplete Course & Instructor EvaluationsPrint CertificatesManage Transcripts

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InstructorsInstructorsPerform the Following Functions:

View Attendee ListsEnroll & Wait-List StudentsEmail Students Enrolled Wait-ListedAssign Outcomes for Students (e.g. pass, fail, no show)Run Evaluation Reports

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Training CoordinatorTraining CoordinatorPerform all of the Instructor Functions Plus:

Schedule ClassesAssign instructorsManage Classes in Jurisdiction (e.g. MJO)Run Evaluation ReportsCreate/Update/Merge Users

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Administrator (EPA)Administrator (EPA)Perform all of the Previous Functions Plus:

Manage Evaluations (i.e. add/update/delete)Manage Profile ListsLoad Training Courses onto APTI-LearnManage Overall Site

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Next StepsNext StepsWESTAR will Begin Efforts in November 2012Students 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 WebinarTuesday, November 6

WESTAR Staff Available to Provide AssistanceLMS Marketing/Outreach Group Providing MaterialsOngoing Tech Support – help desk 8a-8p ET M-F

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APTI-Learn.netAPTI-Learn.net

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Student HomepageStudent Homepage

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Student Profile PageStudent Profile Page

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Student Profile - OrganizationStudent Profile - Organization

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Student Profile – Job FunctionStudent Profile – Job Function

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Student – My TrainingStudent – My Training

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Recommended TrainingRecommended Training

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Scheduled TrainingScheduled Training

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Courses in ProgressCourses in Progress

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Training HistoryTraining History

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CertificateCertificate

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AERMOD Air Dispersion Modeling Training Course

Certificate of Completion

Award To

Marc Crooks

Presented By:

WESTAR COUNCIL Western States Air Resources Council

For 14 Hours of Training held May 7-8, 2012

Jeffrey P. Gabler Training Manager

July 2, 2012

Questions?Questions?

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