NASPA Presentation

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NASPA Presentation

• APS Training is a BLAST in Texas

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ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

• Workshop Overview
• Introduction
• Renewing Texas APS
• Texas APS Reform/Renewal (History)
• Some of the Expectations from Senate Bill 6
• Revolutionizing Training
• Overview
• Todays BLAST Training Track
• PDD Learning Station
• Equipping Employees
• Overview
• Tablet PC with Broadband Cards
• Mobile Computing Applications
• Conclusion

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INTRODUCTION

• Jerre Wortham TDFPS/CPI Training Manager, APS
  Training
• John Morales - TDFPS/CPI Instructional
  Designer/Developer, APS Training

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RENEWING TEXAS APS

• Texas APS Reform/Renewal (History)
• Improving Organization and Administration
• Reducing Caseloads
• Enhancing Training
• Enhancing Technology
• Training Challenges Faced
• Training for a large and dispersed workforce
• Hands on and real world skills training
• Technology training
• Increased depth and scope of training

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REVOLUTIONIZING TRAINING

• Overview
• Comparison of OLD Traditional Model and NEW
  Blended Learning Model

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REVOLUTIONIZING TRAINING
Old Traditional Model
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REVOLUTIONIZING TRAINING
New Blended Learning Model
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REVOLUTIONIZING TRAINING

• Todays BLAST Training Track (BLAST Movie)
• Field Training I
• Instructor Led Skills Development (ILSD)
• Field Training II
• Instructor Led Advanced Skills Development
  (ILASD)
• Local Judicial Training
• PDD Learning Station

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EQUIPPING EMPLOYEES

• Tablet PC with Broadband Cards
• Applications
• SpeakWrite/SpeakEasy
• Mobile Protective Services (MPS)
• MPS Workload
• Streets and Trips
• Journal
• Email
• Handbook
• IMPACT (Information Management Protecting Adults
  and Children in Texas)

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CONCLUSION

• Overview
• Rapid pace of technology improvements and changes
• Adapting and managing a mobile workforce
• Lessons Learned
• Provide enough time for design and development
• Know your target audience
• Field test all curriculum, especially that which
  deals with technology
• Collect accurate participant feedback in field
  testing
• Provide time to evaluate and redesign/redevelop,
  if necessary
• Provide enough resources and adequate support for
  a blended learning environment

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CONCLUSION

• Activity Online Course for Workshop

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NASPA Presentation

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