Schedule of Distance Learning Broadcasts/Courses

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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

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