National Conservation Training Center
Schedule of Distance Learning Broadcasts/Courses
Department of 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.
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Viewing locations: FWS and NPS satellite downlink sites are listed at: http://distancelearning.fws.gov/location.html
 
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. AND repeated at 4:15 to 5:00 p.m.
End Time: .
Last Day to Register:  
Broadcast/Class Title:  Secretary Kempthorne Announces Endangered Species Act Protection for Polar Bear
Description:  Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced on May 14 that the polar bear will be protected under the Endangered Specifies Act as a threatened species due to the threat of decreasing sea ice habitat caused by climate change. (Recorded broadcast)
Broadcast Type:  FWS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-884-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  No registration required.
 
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  Noon
End Time:  4 p.m.
Last Day to Register:  May 13, 2008
Broadcast/Class Title:  Informal Visitor Contacts
NPS-INT1102
Description:  This NPS broadcast provides an overview of the benchmark interpretive competency (body of knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors) to help interpreters and other visitor services personnel engage in effective informal visitor contacts. The broadcast will discuss how to assess visitor needs and demonstrate effective customer service by providing basic or in-depth information and orientation. The broadcast will also present strategies to facilitate meaningful visitor experiences through effective interpretation.
Broadcast Type:  May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide: http://www.nps.gov/training/tel/participant_guides.htm
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-884-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  
 
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  Noon
End Time:  4 p.m.
Last Day to Register:  May 20, 2008
Broadcast/Class Title: Interpretive Conducted Activities: Walks & Tours
NPS-INT2210
Description:  This NPS broadcast provides an opportunity to analyze examples of effective guided walks and tours and consider the power of resource immersion experiences for visitors. This session will explore a variety of techniques and strategies for engaging visitors with park/refuge resources and their meanings. Participants will also consider the communication and group dynamics skills necessary to facilitate guided activities. Familiarity with the foundational principles of the Interpretive Development Program is a recommended prerequisite.
Broadcast Type:  May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  http://www.nps.gov/training/tel/participant_guides.htm
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-884-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  
 
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  1:00 p.m.
End Time: 2:00 p.m.
Last Day to Register:  July 30, 2008
Broadcast/Class Title:  Winter Walk
FWS-2008-0731
Description:  FWS Historian Mark Madison hosts an interview with filmmaker and outdoors man Rollin Thurlow.
Broadcast Type: May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  None
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-884-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  Broadcasts
 
Date:   Thursday, October 2 , 2008
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  1:00 p.m.
End Time:  2:00 p.m.
Last Day to Register:  October 1, 2008
Broadcast/Class Title:  Climate Change and the Endangered Species Act
FWS-2008-1002
Description:  FWS Historian Mark Madison hosts an interview with J. B. Ruhl, Florida State University School of Law
Broadcast Type:  May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  None
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-884-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  Broadcasts
 
Date: NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  
End Time:  .
Last Day to Register:  
Broadcast/Class Title:  EEO Complaint Process for Supervisors
Description:  To be announced. For more information email Tannor_Kopp@fws.gov or call 304-876-7477.
Broadcast Type:  May be viewed at FWS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  To be posted prior to broadcast
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-884-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  
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Last updated: May 14, 2008 4:54 PM


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