TECH POINT ELEARNING TRAINING

Overview of Componentsand Suggested Activities

March 2011

The following slides pull together key information about TECH POINTS eLearning training resources and possible ways that Pathfinder Associates may be able to work with you to enhance

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The following slides pull together key information about TECH POINTS eLearning training resources to and possible ways that Pathfinder Associates may be able to work with you to enhance

Pathfinder Associates would like to work with interested TACE Centers to enhance your capacity to provide training and technical assistance to agencies and programs in your region. TECH POINTS online eLearning training resources and strategies help vocational rehabilitation staffs better use rehabilitation technology to reach successful employment outcomes.

The following information briefly discusses suggested training components and strategies.

SUGGESTED APPROACH

The TECH POINT eLearning modules are self-contained training resources that can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used independently or as part of the following components and activities to achieve maximum impact:

1. Introductory Training Workshop2. Online TECH POINT eLearning Follow-

up3. Discussion Forums4. Summary and Analysis

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PART 1: INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

• Optional half or full day workshop or seminar • Provides overall look at use of rehabilitation

technology resources/services• Emphasis on relationship of technology

resources and services and employment outcomes

• Involvement of key technology providers in the state/area suggested

• Small group activities and case study scenarios emphasize problem solving and role of counselor

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PART 2: TECH POINT – ONLINE ELEARNING MODULES

Introduction to TECH POINTS

Seven individual TECH POINT modules• TP1 Referral Application• TP2 Assessment/Evaluation• TP3 Plan Development• TP4 Planned Services• TP5 Placement• TP6 Tracking and Documentation• TP7 Post-Employment

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TECH POINT MODULES

Pathfinder Associates can develop a customized set of TECH POINT modules with your format and logo for use with agencies and programs in your region

Modules include frequently asked questions (FAQ); information resources and materials to download; national and regional resources and information; and contact information

Self-paced modules take 16 to 25 minutes to complete.

Each module contains a quiz with learner feedback

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OPTIONS FOR DELIVERING TRAINING MODULES

TECH POINT modules can be housed on your server or through Pathfinder Associates

Training modules can be published to work with Blackboard and other learning management software (LMS)

Suggestion is to concurrently schedule a module and discussion board approximately 2-4 weeks apart

TECH POINT modules can also be used as component of new staff orientation

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PART 3: DISCUSSION FORUM

Discussion forum provides opportunity for staff to interact, address challenges/issues and exchange information

Pathfinder Associates can moderate discussion forums to coincide with each online module

Moderator and participants can post questions or scenarios to address specific issues/needs

Technology providers from state/area can be invited as “guest experts”

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PART 3: OTHER OPTIONS

Webinars addressing specific topics/issues could be considered as alternative or supplement for discussion forums

Suggestion is to consider webinar for future training option to follow-up on specific needs/issues that are identified

Pathfinder Associates can organize and present webinars on selected topics/issues

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PART 4: TRAINING SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS

Pathfinder Associates would summarize and analyze participant comments and feedback

TACE can share information with agencies and programs to assist with strategic planning to address technology-related needs

Analysis could help to identify need/content for possible webinar or other follow-up activities

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SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Pathfinder Associates can provide ongoing technical support as needed to help in: Fielding technology-related

questions/issues Facilitating/moderating discussion forums Developing follow-up webinar activities Working with agencies/programs on

requests such as incorporating TECH POINT reminders into case management system

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: INCENTIVES

CEU credit for completion of the eLearning modules and participation on the discussion boards is suggested

Successful completion of quiz for each TP module (80% correct; multiple attempts allowed)

Minimum number of two posts to the DB could be manually confirmed by facilitator/moderator

Providing a Certificate of Completion is suggested

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SUMMARY

We hope that this information was helpful in highlighting possible ways that Pathfinder Associates may be able to partner with you.

Contact Pathfinder Associates with questions about the TECH POINT eLearning modules or any aspect of the suggested four-part training approach.

Tony Langton – 803.767.8043 Tony@pathfinderassociates.net

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