H.E.L.P Session CDC Learning Connection

Scientific Education and Professional Development Program OfficeOffice of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services

March 29, 2012

About the Presenter

Melissa is Consultant with Deloitte Consulting LLP, working in the Education Design and Accreditation Branch at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. She has a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology and specializes in e-learning.

Melissa has been working on the CDC Learning Connection project prior to the website’s development in 2010 and is enthusiastic about its progress and impact on the public health community.

Session Agenda

Overview of CDC Learning Connection (CDC LC)

Highlight new features from the CDC LC website

Provide best practices on how to utilize CDC LC

How your organization can contribute to CDC LC

Polling Question

Have you used CDC LC in the past?

A.YesB. No

Polling Question

What feature of CDC LC is of most interest?

A.CDC TRAIN

B.Resources

C.Spotlights

D.Quality E-Learning

E.Quick Learn Lessons

F.Unsure

History of CDC LC

Launched November 2010 offering a list of products from CDC and non-CDC partners that are Available at no cost Easily accessible Designed for the *public health community

Began offering spotlights on relevant public health topics in January 2011

Launched CDC TRAIN, a portal into the national public health learning management system by PHF in August, 2011

Revamped for 2012 with a variety of new features and new look

* Public health community — all professionals and practitioners who work in public health; this includes but is not limited to physicians, nurses, epidemiologist, educators, sanitarians, pharmacists, and laboratorians.

CDC LC Homepage 2010-2012

New CDC LC Homepage Features

Quality E-learningQuality

E-learning

Quick Learn Lessons

Local Search Capability

Emphasis on

CDC TRAIN

Emphasis on

CDC TRAIN

CDC LC Features: Spotlights

Education and resources on relevant public health topics

Products offering continuing education identified

Previous features include

Emergency Preparedness

Global Immunization

Upcoming features include

National Environmental Health Week

STDs

CDC LC Features: Quality E-learning

Encourage quality of e-learning development in the public health community

Includes components and best practices

Links to list of featured e-learning which meet best practices

CDC LC Features: Quick Learn Lessons

Polling QuestionIn regards to CDC Learning Connection, what role do you identify with?

A.Learner

B.Educator

C.Developer

D.Multiple roles

E.Unsure

Utilizing CDC LC as a Learner

Look for spotlights that meet your interest Learn on the go with Quick Learns Follow us through CDC Twitter and Facebook Sign up to receive specific information on the latest

spotlights, featured products, and other updates Access CDCTRAIN to

Search CDC TRAIN for a wide-variety of products, many offering continuing education

Track your learning

Don’t see what you are looking for or are you looking for more information on a topic? Search the Resource list!

Utilizing CDC LC as an Educator

Look for at spotlights for the basis of training on potential topics

Use the resource list to identify other websites that may be relevant for your learners needs

Supply your learners with quality e-learning by selecting courses off of Featured E-learning

Access CDC TRAIN to Search for courses on specific topics, skillsets, and for specific

occupations

Obtain data on your courses listed through national TRAIN system

Utilizing CDC LC as a Developer

Identify existing training on similar topics prior to development

Use Quality E-learning section for guidance View products on the Featured list for examples Submit products to CDC LC for featured e-learning

consideration Suggest an informational site or product for the

Resource List Join a CoP through CDC TRAIN or phConnects Access CDC TRAIN to

List and maximize the visibility of your organization’s course Get feedback on your organization’s courses through rating system

Polling Question

After reviewing the roles, what role(s) do you think apply to you?

A.Learner

B.Educator

C.Developer

D.Multiple roles

E.Unsure

We Need Your Help!

When you identify or want to suggest an idea for consideration of the CDC Learning Connection contact us at learning@cdc.gov

Questions?