Custom Learning SolutionsTraditional learning products are created using a product focus. They are usually created by “experts” who “know” what is best for the consumer. Learning systems are often sold to educators or companies through intermediaries such as HR departments who “believe” the experts. By using a consumer centric process in which a direct consultation and partnership with the end user is implemented in creating new products, PanGlobal works with all stakeholder groups to create the most efficient and effective learning solutions for end users. Properly supported, technically skilled educators are ideal educational partners for corporations as they contribute to their local-market knowledge, delivery facilitation, and educational credential. Training in the Power Engineering profession has always had a significant component of distance education in its delivery examples. Technical and Vocational students in certificate and two year diploma or associate degree programs are the largest agents in this distance education marketplace. In the U.S. on average 76% of colleges offering Career and Technical Education courses provide them at a distance. This statistic was a critical consideration for PanGlobal as it decided to offer an LMS to all educators in support of their program delivery. An effective learning solution for small colleges is available in a model currently used by Centralia College in Centralia Washington who partnered with industry stakeholders, PanGlobal and NIULPE to provide a learning model utilizing both face to face and online learning resources combined with both a standard, nationally recognized certification and materials as well as customized learning ware designed for specific workplaces. They were able to select from a matrix of high quality text base learning material, media and assessments with resources added both from the instructor and learners who were able to directly interact with materials relevant to their workplace. The result of this model has created a group which has achieved exceptional results in their nationally mandated certification examinations. Educator online learning environments are swiftly but effectively created in a collaborative process. Content is available either as texts or electronic e-books to which digital rights management has been applied. Learning Materials work best when the needs of both learners and educators are equally considered in their development. Courseware should be available with format options linked both to learning styles and delivery abilities that maximize its usability. Different delivery options should be supportive of each other and not require significant financial resources to establish. PanGlobal ensures that educators providing online delivery of its courseware have the equivalent educational tools within PanGlobal's online Learning Management System as are available in the programs face-to-face equivalent. PanGlobal’s LMS provides an efficient way to deliver content based knowledge in a learner centric environment with media enhancement and a large body of externally validated learning assessments. The system is easy to use, provides effective security and can be managed both internally or by an external educator. |
