How would you like a teacher who can help your learning wherever you are in the world? Well that’s now a possibility with the launch of Videotel Academy’s tutor-assisted CBT programmes available through its new Learning Management System (LMS) – an entirely new training concept for the shipping industry.
LMS is an entirely new concept in maritime training which combines the benefits of computer-based distance learning techniques with the verbal and visual interaction between tutor and student.
Using this system, students can take part in on-line real time tutorials meaning they can benefit from the classroom experience of taking part in discussions with fellow pupils regardless of where they are in the world. In addition, the system enables students to follow-up points with their tutor in one-to-one discussions.
Offered through a dedicated website, the LMS also provides everything the student needs to study one of Videotel Academy’s maritime training programmes, including uploading assignments, conversing with fellow delegates and researching additional material to enhance their knowledge. Students are provided with a unique log-in name which provides them access to all the resources they need in order to make the most of their learning experience.
Tutorials usually will start at 1200z on the designated day. However, if operational constraints or time-zone difficulties make this problematic, students can log-in at a later time and watch a recording of the tutorial. In this way they can see what their fellow delegates discussed so they do not miss out on the experience.
Videotel Academy is introducing a range of new training packages which will offer the services of a qualified tutor to guide pupils through the programme and offer on-line support and guidance and provide feedback on work submitted. One of the first experts to take part in the programme will be David Dearsley, former Deputy Secretary General of the International Shipping Federation, who will tutor the ILO Maritime Labour Convention Tutor-Assisted CBT Course.
Nigel D. Cleave, Chief Executive Officer of Videotel Marine International, says: “This is an exciting new development in the field of maritime training. We believe Videotel Academy’s Learning Management System will provide students with the support and personal contact of an individual tutor at the same time as enabling them to feel part of a wider learning group, so essential and important in maintaining motivation and equally avoiding any possible feelings of isolation.”