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?
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
Nice to Know
Need to Know
Essentials
Getting Online with VIULearn
• Program Wide Initiative
• Set out goals
Stage 1
• Aligning assessment and lessons with ITA Outcomes
Stage 2 • Determining what works best online
Stage 3
• Creating online content
Stage 4 • 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
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]