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News Release from: North of England Microelectronics Institute
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Project targets virtual learning
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The North of England Microelectronics Institute has begun a pilot project to establish the operational feasibility of a virtual learning environment for electronics and related industries.
The North of England Microelectronics Institute (NEMI) has just started a pilot project in the North East on behalf of One NorthEast, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Learning and Skills Council Tyne and Wear It will establish the operational feasibility of a virtual learning environment for electronics and related industries
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In phase one of the project, NEMI will test a virtual learning environment with the participation of local industry and education facilities.
Atmel North Tyneside, Merck Sharp and Dohme, SCA, Norham High School and North Tyneside College have all agreed to participate.
John Lockey, NEMI's Training Manager, said: "Virtual learning is not yet used in vocational training in this industry and therefore this programme is quite unique.
A lot of the companies we are working with have complicated shift patterns, which makes it difficult for staff to attend regular training courses.
Virtual learning could complement existing training means".
NEMI has assessed various national and international providers of virtual learning systems and selected the University of Northumbria's V-Box Technology.
The team at the university will work closely with the IT departments at the participating organisations to ensure hardware and software is compatible.
Together with the further education facilities, an e-learning syllabus was developed for electronics and related industries.
It covers safety considerations and fluid power applications, electro, pneumatic and hydraulic components, devices and equipment, fluid power circuits and maintenance, inspection, test and fault finding.
Trainees will receive initial assessments before starting the training and then use streaming recorded training software, live application access and live lectures.
Phase one will be completed by the end of May 2004 and assessed by SEMTA, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing.
Should the concept be successful, the North East pilot might be expanded nationally.
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