| 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.
If you are a first-time user of DOI Learn, go to: http://training.fws.gov/DOI_LEARN/index.html
To register in DOI LEARN, go to https://doilearn.doi.gov |
| Viewing locations: FWS and NPS satellite downlink sites are listed at: http://distancelearning.fws.gov/location.html |
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| 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. |
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| 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
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| 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: |
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| 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
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| 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: |
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| 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
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| 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 |
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| 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: |
