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Does eLearning Work in the Maritime Sector?

Oct 25, 2017 Murray Goldberg 0 eLearning, Maritime Training Knowledge is Power (and Progress) As a former academic, I have always been taught to look at any new information with a critical eye. Critical in the sense that it is important to question everything. However, once a question has been carefully analysed and a reliable answer has been found, [...] READ MORE

Using Adaptive Learning for Effective Vessel-Specific Training

Aug 31, 2017 Murray Goldberg 0 eLearning, LMS, Maritime Training, Student-Centered Training Photo above taken by US Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys / CC BY 2.0 Introduction It is difficult and expensive to do vessel-specific training well. This may explain why, unlike certification training, vessel-specific training is rarely standardized and in many cases poorly implemented - often via job shadowing. But [...] READ MORE

The Cost of Simulator Training: Is it Worth it?

Aug 16, 2017 Murray Goldberg 1 Maritime Training, Simulator Training Introduction For decades, simulation has been a part of maritime bridge and engine room training. But, as with many safety initiatives, its effect is somewhat difficult to quantify. We all know, intuitively and empirically, that simulator training has value. It extends a trainee’s experience in typical and atypical scenarios. And [...] READ MORE

“Big Data” and What It Will Mean for Maritime Training

Aug 3, 2017 Murray Goldberg 0 Big Data, Maritime Training Introduction You've most likely heard of the term “Big Data” before. And if you haven't, you’ll likely be hearing more and more about it soon. Big data, although a relatively recent term, is already providing insights into all manner of human interaction. Insights which include how people learn and how [...] READ MORE

Support Training Excellence with Teaching Evaluations

Jul 12, 2017 Murray Goldberg 0 Teaching, Tips Introduction Teaching evaluations are a critical part of any training program. It benefits the trainer, the trainees and the organization as a whole. Yet surprisingly, although they are common, they are not universal! And even when they are done, they are often not used to their full advantage. The previous [...] READ MORE

Tips for Delivering Effective Teaching Evaluations

Jun 28, 2017 Murray Goldberg 0 Maritime Training, Tips Photo above taken by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Charles Thomas Green Introduction Teaching evaluations are a highly important part of any training program: it benefits the trainer, the trainees and the organization. After all, if you don't measure it, you can't manage (or improve on) it. This is a continuation of [...] READ MORE