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04/18/2013Evolution of learning at NFPAAs an undergrad student at Bridgewater State College in 1986, our professors were still using the blackboard as a teaching tool. You took notes as best as you could and hoped you would have enough information to review before mid-terms so you could acheive a good grade. Fast forward to 2002 and as an "aged" graduate student at Suffolk University in Boston, I was amazed at how learning had evolved. Class lessons were now online along with a syllabus and other collateral materials. If you missed a class you could download the presentation and review it before the next class.
In 2005, I was in awe sitting at home on my PC taking an online marketing class to finish up my MBA. My children were very young at the time and I will never forget joking with them that I had to go to school and then moving from the kitchen to the den. "Daddy, I thought you were going to school? I would smile and say I am at school." The curious looks on their faces were priceless. That particular online class was pretty basic compared to the online courses offered in the market today. It was essentially a Powerpoint presentation with an online chat as the interaction device.
At NFPA, I feel somewhat ancient thinking back to the blackboard learning of the mid 80's but at the same time I am thrilled to be a part of the evolution in education. NFPA recently launched a new online learning system where you can take self-guided courses whenever and wherever you want. The classes integrate expert content that is presented with a voice-over along with video clips and interactive learning tools. The courses are organized into modules by NFPA code and are simple to use.
We put together a video tour of our new self-guided system along with commentary by our subject matter experts. Have a look and let us know what you think.
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