A training concept for the shipping industry
UK based producer of maritime safety training software and materials, Videotel, has announced the launch of a number of training packages implementing face-to-face tutoring.
Videotel has developed a training concept for the shipping industry introducing face-to-face tutoring into the companys computer based training (CBT) programmes. The tutor-assisted CBT programs are available through Videotels new Learning Management System (LMS).
Qualified instructors offer their tutoring which students can avail of while they complete the training. This way the students can participate in a tutored course, benefitting of online support, guidance and feedback, while onboard.
LMS is designed to combine the benefits of computer-based distance learning, such as allowing the students to spend time onboard, with the advantages of verbal and visual interaction between tutor and student.
The software offers real time tutorials online and students can participate in one-to-one exchanges with their tutors as well as group discussions with fellow pupils regardless of where they are in the world.
The tutorials are set to take place at a specified time. Students, who are unable to attend due to operational constraints or time-zone difficulties, can log-in later and watch a recording of the tutorial. This way they can keep up with the course work as well as the discussions.
David Dearsley, former Deputy Secretary General of the International Shipping Federation, is the first experts to take part in the programme. He will tutor the ILO Maritime Labour Convention Tutor-Assisted CBT Course.
This is an exciting new development in the field of maritime training, says Nigel D. Cleave, Chief Executive Officer of Videotel Marine International.
We believe Videotel Academys 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.
Source: Digital Ship
