This presentation will explore the development process and demonstrate the use of Interactive Learning Tools (ILT’s) including; animations, mini-sims, simulations and online laboratories beneficial to online and blended learning. In addition, an Industry Resource Connection (IRC) designed to aid and enhance industries training programs along with a competency based job shadow program will be discussed.

1. Workforce and ABE Embracing Digital Learning Spaces, Jump-Start Seminar Bismarck State College 02/23/2010

3. 4,000 credit students

4. Courses are transferable

5. Regionally Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

6. 30 technical programs

7. 6 programs with an energy focus and completely accessible online, 2 of them are also available in the classroom

8. Energy curriculum has been offered for 34+ years

9. 14,000 non-credit students: Continuing Education, Training & Innovation

11. Designed to meet the training and educational needs of the energy industry nationwide

12. Funding for the building was donated by employees, individuals, community, energy industry, state and federal agencies ($18.3 million)

14. Online and/or Face-to-Face Energy Offerings Power Plant Technology – operator education covering a broad array of electrical generation facilities that include; coal, oil, gas turbine/combined cycle, hydro, geothermal and wind. Nuclear Power Technology – education focused on meeting INPO requirements for non-licensed operator, maintenance, chemistry and health physics technicians. Process Plant Technology – operator education covering a broad array on industrial facilities that include refining, biodiesel, ethanol, food processing, and water treatment. Electric Power Technology – technician education focused on the transmission and distribution sectors of the energy industry. Upon completion of core fundamentals students specialize in one of four areas; line construction, metering, system design, and substation operation & maintenance. Electrical Transmission Systems Technology – operator education focused on dispatchers and system operators who control the electrical power grid and integration of power generation sources. Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Energy Management - the BAS program is designed for individuals interested in supervisory and management positions within the energy industry. Renewable Generation Technology (Fall 2010) – operator and technician education covering a broad array of renewable focused generation technologies including; geothermal, solar, wind, biomass, hydro, tidal, and fuel cells. Non-Credit Workforce Training and Apprenticeship Offerings

15. 1,203 Unique Students in 2009 (credit bearing)

16. Growth of NECE Online and Classroom Programs

17. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Designation National Power Plant Operations Technology and Education Center The official designationrecognizes BSC as the premiernational center of education and training for operators and technicians in the energyindustryMay 2007

19. Industry Partnerships…………………

21. Online and Blended Learning through Industry Partnerships * Industry Partners in Job-Shadow Opportunities (80 hr min)* Win – Win – Win* Internship and/or outage employment may replace job shadow requirement* Coupled with animation, simulation and online labs throughout the program Heat Exchanger Competencies: Student Mentor Date o Check for external leaks - Notify Operations _______ _______ _______ o Conduct a temperature survey _______ _______ _______ o Conduct a pressure survey _______ _______ _______ o Back flush a heat exchanger _______ _______ _______ o Check an exchanger for tube leaks _______ _______ _______ o Place an exchanger in service _______ _______ _______ o Take an exchanger out of service _______ _______ _______ o Tightness test an exchanger _______ _______ _______ o Prepare exchanger for maintenance- decontaminate _______ _______ _______ o LOTO exchanger _______ _______ _______

22. Interactive Quizzes and Exercises Utilizing Technology

26. Available anywhere in the world via the Internet over modem speeds as low as 56k.

27. Access the WebLab Power Grid

29. Curriculum Development Center

30. Future WebLab

31. Future WebLab

32. Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence United States Coast GuardDr. Larry C. Skogen, President Dr. Larry C. Skogen, PresidentBismarck State College Bruce Emmil, Associate VPNational Energy Center of ExcellenceBismarck State College