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Schedule of Distance Learning Broadcasts/Courses

Department of the Interior (DOI) employees must register in DOI Learn to receive credit on transcripts.
Registration in DOI Learn is not required in order to view a broadcast.

If you are a first-time user of DOI Learn, go to: http://nctc.fws.gov/DOI_LEARN/index.htm
  • To register in DOI LEARN, go to https://doilearn.doi.gov
  • Be sure to use the specific Search Term indicated below for each broadcast.
  • Click 'Preview Schedule' to take you to your 'My Courses' area.
  • Find the desired broadcast and click 'Apply'.

 
Broadcast/Class Title: A Conversation with FWS Director Sam Hamilton
Date: Thur., Nov. 19, 2009
Start/End Time: 1:30 p.m. /   2:30 p.m.  (Times are Eastern Standard Time)
Description: Please email your questions for Director Hamilton to broadcast@fws.gov
Broadcast Type: May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  N/A
Interaction:
(Available only during broadcast)
Yes

Phone:1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions: Instructions to view as Webcast or listen on phone bridge.
DOI Learn Search Term: N/A
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
Last Day to Register: N/A
 

 
Broadcast/Class Title:  CSRS Pre-Retirement Planning
Date: Mon., Nov. 30; Tues, Dec. 1; and Wed., Dec. 2 (12-hour class)
Start/End Time: 12:00 p.m. /  4:00 p.m.  (Times are Eastern Standard Time)
Description:

Designed for Civil Service employees and CSRS Offset employees within 5 years of retirement eligibility to help employees better understand their federal benefits to make informed decisions regarding retirement and insurance. This is a 12-hour class over 3 days (4 hours each day).

Broadcast Type: May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide: TELNPS Participant Guide
Interaction:
(Available only during broadcast)
Yes - Push to Talk Microphone - The phone bridge number will be provided to sites during test time.
Phone:1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions: N/A
DOI Learn Search Term: NPS-UNC6400
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
Last Day to Register: Nov. 29, 2009
 

 
Broadcast/Class Title: Evaluating Interpretation & Education: Getting Started
Date: Thur., Dec. 3, 2009
Start/End Time: 2:00 p.m.  /  4:00 p.m.  (Times are Eastern Standard Time)
Description: This two-hour broadcast with US Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service will detail five key components of starting an evaluation of an interpretive or educational program or product including: identifying program and evaluation needs; writing and refining evaluation questions; identifying indicators; using existing resources to find the data you need; and, discussing the many tools available to collect the data. Following this program, at 4 p.m. EST, a conference call will be held to discuss any questions or comments with participants. The toll-free number is 866-657-8571 and the passcode is 2794299.

Broadcast Type: May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide: 8_27_2009_Participant Guide (38 pages) and 2008 NPS Participant Guide (52 pages)
Interaction:
(Available only during broadcast)
None
Phone:1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions: N/A
DOI Learn Search Term: OUT8D00 or Education and Outreach
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
Last Day to Register: Dec. 2, 2009
 

 
Broadcast/Class Title: You Should Hear What They're Missing:
Hearing Loss Prevention
(NIPTC-DOIU-2009-1209-10-NIPTC)
Date: Wed. and Thur., Dec. 9 and 10, 2009 (6-hour class)
Start/End Time: 1:00 p.m. /  4:00 p.m.  (Times are Eastern Standard Time)
Description: From National Indian Programs Training Center

Broadcast Type: May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide: Will be posted when available.
Interaction:
(Available only during broadcast)
 
Phone:1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions: N/A
DOI Learn Search Term: Hearing Loss Prevention
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
Last Day to Register: December 8, 2009
 


Last updated: November 19, 2009