digitizing the toolbox- taking trades programs online
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Digitizing the Toolbox:Taking Trades Programs
Online
Presented by Melissa Robertson and Stephanie BoychukCentre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning
Vancouver Island University
Meet Your Presenters!
Melissa RobertsonLearning Technologies Support [email protected]
Stephanie BoychukLearning Technologies Support [email protected]
Presentation Outline• Our Background• Program Organization• Trades Training Models• Our Centre’s Role• Getting Online with VIULearn• How Programs are Using and Incorporating VIULearn
• Electrical Program• Welding• Hairdressing• Professional Baking• Automotive Program
• Conclusions – Where To Next• Questions?
Our Background
Program Organization
1,987 trades students
38 Permanent instructors26 Term Instructors
Trades Training Models
Foundations Training:• Theory Presented in Class• Use of Tools Discussed• Practice in the Shop
Apprenticeship:• 80% on the job• 20% in class
• Theory• Tool Use
Our Role Centre's Role
• Facilitate program wide meetings• Provide the framework• Help focus on essentials• Help with alignment• Training on the online system
Bonus
Getting Online with VIULearn
• Program Wide Initiative• Set out goals
Stage 1
• Aligning assessment and lessons with ITA Outcomes
Stage 2
• Run the course or pilot modules
Stage 5
Electrical Programs• Determining what works on line• Goal of 5 online modules
Welding Foundations• Introduction• Safety• Videos• Quizzes• Discussions
Automotive Service Technician• ‘Homework’• Quizzes• Form Submission• All class material
Conclusions - Where to Next?Next to go online:• Carpentry• HVAC• HEO
Other Plans:• Auto goes mobile
Questions? Feedback?
• Stick around and chat with us!• We always welcome feedback, and you can e-mail us anytime at the
addresses below:
Melissa Robertson – [email protected] Boychuk – [email protected]