CEP 812 Project Description Revised

Here is a revised version of my TechQuest. I will focus on my workplace.

Educational Need:

The educational need is to provide online training and professional development in the workplace to employees.

My TechQuest focus will be online training and professional development for employees of the recreation center. Many employees do not have the time to take classes to improve their skills in the workplace. In today’s society, employees must stay competitive in the workplace. One issue for employees is the lack of time for training. During the last few years, the economy has taken a turn for the worst. The national unemployment rate is 9.6. To cut cost, companies have laid off workers to save money. Implementing online training by using Moodle is a practical and cost saving plan for the workplace.

Addressing the Issue:

In order to save money, online education, will be the best solution to cut costs. Companies can save money because they do not have to pay the high fees of tuition at local schools. Secondly, online training is more convenient for employees especially adults with families. Also, adults with demanding careers that work long hours can really benefit from online learning. Many adults can now log onto their computer anytime to take classes. I will address how employers can implement online learning.

Research:

I will use several resources to do my research. I will use technology organizations and trade magazines. I will use websites such as educacase.edu, jolt.merlot.org, and inacol.org. After reading the Valenza article, I learned more about new resources that you can use for information literacy. I will use search engines such as Google Scholar and Academic Live. Also, I will use online database through Michigan State University’s library and the New York City Public Library.

A Plan:

I want to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using a course management system in the workplace. Also, I want to teach employees about the benefits of online learning. Also, develop online training workshops using Moodle.  First the facilitator must address the needs of the agency. Who is your audience? Are they computer literate? Do they have access to a computer? Then the facilitator will design online modules that the user can have access to via online. After completing each module, the user has to take a quiz to test their knowledge of the information. After each module quiz, the users will receive a progress report. Once the user completes all ten modules, the user will receive the final progress report and a certificate of completion.

How the project addresses the four common places of Education:

Someone teaching:

The facilitator of this will be Instructional Technology Consultant and Adult Educators. They will plan, design, implement, and write the materials for the classes. They will use the Moodle course management system. Moodle is free open source software that many schools use for their program. This is a cost effective solution for the agency to cut costs of training development.

Someone learning:

The learners will be recreation specialists, recreation directors, supervisors, and employees. Everyone needs to learn the software programs for the daily operation of the building.

Some subject matter:

The subject matter will be introduction to computers, CityTime Payroll System, and Rec Ware Management Systems.

Introduction to computers:

To learn the basic functions of a computer.

CityTime:

CityTime is a web-based time and attendance system which allows employees to submit their timecards online. This system is part of the workplace. Every employee need to know how to submit their time sheets using CityTime. The agency is now going green. They will move away from the outdated time cards.

RecWare Safari:

RecWare Safari is s recreation management system that allows you enroll activities, recreation memberships, and manage finances. All employees need to know how to register center memberships.

In some Setting:

The setting will be on the Parks & Recreation Intranet and home.