DISTANCE EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING (BASIC) G-OCX - AUX-04
PURPOSE:
Provide introductory to intermediate training in electronic
presentation and web based technologies. The course is
neither designed nor appropriate for advanced or
professional users. Students will learn about the
application of Internet and multimedia technologies for
Auxiliary activities including communication services,
member training, public education, and public affairs.
The classroom based training involves the use of computers
and the development of two projects; one multimedia
presentation and one web site. These will be utilized
when the student returns to their local units.
Attendees will advance their
skills in multimedia presentation from the level of beginner
to advanced user. Using the software MS PowerPoint,
students will create a presentation specific for their
office with the intent to deliver the training at an
Auxiliary Unit level following completion of the course.
Students will learn how to organize a presentation, connect
relevant hardware, incorporate graphics, link to relevant
online resources, and save the presentation for
transportation between computers and delivery to the end
user.
The course will also provide
beginner and intermediate level training in Internet
Technologies specifically World Wide Web Publishing.
Attendees will develop Auxiliary Unit level web pages into a
web site architecture developed from a purpose statement and
content plan. Intended as a new web site or a
re-development of an existing Unit web site, the course will
provide the foundation for further development following the
course. Instruction will also be provided on Internet
security, local computer upgrades, and involvement of other
staff officers in the development of content for the Unit
web site.
In addition students will
learn how to apply appropriate media/tools/applications for
Coast Guard and USCG Auxiliary training/education/maritime
domain awareness and how to support the Coast Guard's role
in homeland security. Attendees will learn to how to
effectively lead discussion groups over the WEB/INTERNET.
Graduates of this course will
be able to create powerful interactive courseware, design
websites, regularly update computer security features, and
conduct PC-based audio and video teleconferences.
Attendees will be expected to deliver this training at a
local unit level following completion of the course.
LOCATIONS:
USCG DISTRICT 14 - HONOLULU, HI
8-11 MAR 2006
USCG ACADEMY - NEW LONDON, CT
21-25 JUN 2006
COAST GUARD ISLAND - ALAMEDA, CA
05-13 AUG 2006
SKEY: AUX04
DURATION: 5 DAYS PMIS: 501063
PREREQUISITES: Attendees must be
flotilla members, actively involved in Communication
Services, Member Training, Public Education, or Public
Affairs. Preference will be given to CS Officers due
to the nature of their particular tasking. They should
be novice to intermediate in the use of Website publishing
applications, and/or MS PowerPoint. More experienced
users are encouraged to participate in the online version of
AUX-04 and the advanced AUX-08 course available later in
2004.
The course is also open to
reservists, active duty, or civilian employees actively
involved in distance education technologies and who desire
to implement e-Coast Guard and e-Auxiliary initiatives.
COMDT (G-OCX) must approve all waivers for active duty,
reservists or civilians.
Students MUST be
computer literate (basic computer functions including use of
email with attachments, basic file creation and management,
using applications like MS Word, etc.), and have a home
computer with INTERNET access on a regular basis. As
you will need to load software and other pre-course training
materials, the minimum home computer specifications
are as follows:
a) PC or Mac
i) Pentium Class computer PII, PIII, or P4 - Windows OS
- XP, 2000, 98, or ME
ii) Power Macintosh G3 - MAC OS 9.0 or later
b) 200 MHz processor or faster
c) 64 MB desktop RAM
d) CD-Rom drive, CD-RW preferred
e) Dial-up access to the Internet minimum
f) 20 MB Hard drive capacity minimum
In addition, Auxiliarists must
bring a recent flotilla newsletter, some member training
materials, and any available pictures or artwork regarding
their Flotilla suitable for use in developing a flotilla
website, or one related to their specific activity.
Auxiliary students must also bring one or more of the
following: a recent Auxiliary education course and exam, a
sample chapter of a member training course to be presented
at an Auxiliary District or National Conference or Workshop.
Active duty, Reservists, or Civilian students must bring a
sample lesson plan, draft course, or other suitable
education product to work on during the course. These
will be used to carry multimedia based training back to
their units.
Applicants
MUST
have an e-mail (INTERNET
to avoid CG firewall issues) account capable of receiving
attachments to benefit most from this training.
Therefore, your e-mail address must be included in Block #22
of the Short-Term Resident Training Request prior to
approval. No civilian contractors are authorized to attend.
SEND TRAINING REQUEST TO: to
your FC which will be forwarded on to the DIRAUX and then on to
G-OCX
