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Effective Ways of Combining Media for Training

Feb 15, 2017 Murray Goldberg 0 eLearning, Maritime Training, Training Content Introduction One attribute that makes an eLearning implementation effective and efficient is the appropriate use of media. And by media, I am referring to the choice (and combination) of text, imagery, video, simulations and even gaming as ways of delivering learning content. But what media should we use and how [...] READ MORE

What is the Most Effective Media for Maritime Training?

Feb 2, 2017 Murray Goldberg 3 eLearning, Maritime Training Introduction Training is moving online - or more correctly, to a blended model. This is more than a trend. It is a move to more effective, accessible, and efficient education. As someone involved in maritime training, it is important to think about and understand what makes the difference between "good" and [...] READ MORE

Where Does eLearning Content Come From

Jan 18, 2017 Murray Goldberg 0 CBT, eLearning, LMS, Maritime Training Introduction As many of you are aware, I write frequently about learning management systems (LMS) and its applications. However, an LMS is only one part of training. The other critical component is the learning content itself. This post continues a series of blog posts which answer the question "how do we [...] READ MORE

Techniques for the Use of Maritime CBTs in an LMS

Jan 5, 2017 Murray Goldberg 0 CBT, eLearning, LMS, Maritime Training Photo above taken by US Air Force Staff Sergeant Matt Davis / CC BY-SA 2.0 This blog post answers the important question of “how” to use maritime CBTs within an LMS. That is -  what techniques can be used to combine CBTs and an LMS to maximize learning outcomes, improve training oversight (and insight) and [...] READ MORE

The Effective Use of Maritime CBTs in an LMS

Dec 7, 2016 Murray Goldberg 0 CBT, LMS, Maritime Training Introduction This is the second in a series of blog posts on the use of Computer Based Training modules (CBTs - often provided on CDs or similar) within a Learning Management System (LMS). This is important information for maritime organizations as the industry begins to mature in its use of learning [...] READ MORE

Marine Learning Systems at the International Workboat Show

Nov 30, 2016 Marine Learning Systems 0 Hello operators! Are you attending this year's International Workboat Show in New Orleans? Marine Learning Systems is exhibiting from November 30 - December 2. Come drop by and visit us at Booth 1061. Try out our leading learning management system in person and enter a giveaway draw for a GoPro prize pack - perfect [...] READ MORE