TECH POINT eLearning Training

Overview of components and suggested activities

Suggested Components

The TECH POINT eLearning modules are self-contained and can be used independently, however the following components/activities are suggested to achieve maximum impact:

1.Introductory Workshop2.Online eLearning Follow-up3.Discussion Forums4.Summary and Analysis

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Part 1: Introductory Workshop

• Face-to-Face workshop/seminar preferred• Look at overall use of rehabilitation

technology resources/services• Emphasis on employment outcomes• Inviting technology providers to be

involved suggested• Small group/case study activity emphasis• Explain follow-up training and activities

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Part 2: TECH POINT – Eight online eLearning Modules

Introduction to TECH POINTSSeven 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 will:• Develop customized series TECH POINT

modules for GWU-TACE use in Region 3• Modules will include generic FAQ

information; regional resources and information;

• Work on modules can begin immediately• Individual modules will be uploaded for

review/approval/invoicing• Process should be completed in 2-4 weeks

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Part 3: Discussion Board

• Scheduled to coincide with each online module• Moderated Board remain open for full week • Minimum two posts required/expected• Email announcement/follow-up to encourage

involvement• Moderator or participants post questions or

scenarios to address state specific issues/needs • Invite different technology providers from state

as “guest experts” suggested•

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Part 3: Other Options

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

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

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Part 4: Training Summary and Analysis

Moderator/facilitator would compile brief analysis of feedback that TACE can share with participating VR agencies/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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Options for delivering eLearning training modules

The TECH POINT modules could be provided directly from the GWU-TACE or Pathfinder website/server

Learning management software (LMS) would be required

Suggested to schedule modules/discussion boards approximately 2-4 weeks apart

Other uses such as component for new staff orientationw

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Support and Technical Assistance

Pathfinder Associates will be available to provide ongoing technical support through GWU-TACE as needed for:• Fielding technology-related

questions/issues • Facilitating/moderating discussion boards• Working with agencies/programs on

requests such as Delaware request to incorporate TECH POINT reminders into case management system

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Additional Information: Incentives

• Providing 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

• Consider providing Certificate of Completion

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Summary

This information summarizes the use of the TECH POINT eLearning modules as the core component of a suggested four-part training approach.

Contact me with any questions.Tony Langton – 803.767.8043Tony@pathfinderassociates.net

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