Aux-04 Course Details:
ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION AND WEB BASED TECHNOLOGIES (BASIC) CG-3PCX (AUX-04)
PURPOSE: Provide introductory to intermediate training in electronic presentation and web based technologies. The course is neither designed nor appropriate for advanced or professional users. Students will learn about the application of Internet and multimedia technologies for Auxiliary activities including communication services, member training, public education, and public affairs. The classroom based training involves the use of computers and the development of two projects; one multimedia presentation and one web site. These will be utilized when the student returns to their local units.
Attendees will advance their skills in multimedia presentation from the level of beginner. Using the development software, students will create a presentation specific for their office with the intent to deliver the training at an Auxiliary Unit level following completion of the course. Students will learn how to organize a presentation, connect relevant hardware, incorporate graphics, link to relevant online resources, and save the presentation for transportation between computers and delivery to the end user.
The course will also provide beginner and intermediate level training in Internet Technologies specifically World Wide Web Publishing. Attendees will develop Auxiliary Unit level web pages into a web site utilizing architecture developed from a purpose statement and content plan while incorporating the Auxiliary Website Template Model. Intended as a new web site or a re-development of an existing Unit web site, the course will provide the foundation for further development following the course. Instruction will also be provided on Internet security, local computer upgrades, and involvement of other staff officers in the development of content for the unit web site.
In addition students will learn how to apply appropriate media/tools/applications for Coast Guard and USCG Auxiliary training/education/maritime domain awareness and how to support the Coast Guard's role in homeland security. Attendees will learn to how to effectively lead discussion groups over the Web/Internet.
Graduates of this course will be able to create powerful interactive courseware, design websites, regularly update computer security features, and conduct PC-based audio and video-teleconferences. Attendees will be expected to deliver this training at a local unit level following completion of the course.
SKEY: AUX04
DURATION: 5 DAYS PMIS: 501063
PREREQUISITES: Attendees must be flotilla members, actively involved in Communication Services, Member Training, Public Education, or Public Affairs. Preference will be given to CS Officers due to the nature of their particular tasking. They should be novice to intermediate in the use of web development software or other applications, and/or MS PowerPoint.
The course is also open to reservists, active duty, or civilian employees actively involved in distance education technologies and who desire to implement e-Coast Guard and e-Auxiliary initiatives. U.S. Coast Guard Commandant (CG-3PCX) must approve all waivers for active duty, reservists or civilians.
Students MUST be computer literate (basic computer functions including use of email with attachments, basic file creation and management, using applications like MS Word, etc.), and have a home computer with Internet access on a regular basis. As you will need to load software and other pre-course training materials.
In addition, Auxiliarists should bring a recent flotilla newsletter, some member training materials, and any available pictures or artwork regarding their Flotilla suitable for use in developing a flotilla website, or one related to their specific activity. Active duty, Reservists, or Civilian students should bring a sample lesson plan, draft course, or other suitable education product to work on during the course. These will be used to carry multimedia based training back to their units.
Applicants MUST have an e-mail (Internet to avoid CG firewall issues) account capable of receiving attachments to benefit most from this training. Therefore, your e-mail address must be included in Block #22 of the Short-Term Resident Training Request prior to approval. No civilian contractors are authorized to attend.
SEND YOUR SHORT TERM TRAINING REQUEST (STTR) TO: Your Flotilla Commander (FC) for signature and then forwarded to the District DIRAUX. Your DIRAUX will forward to Commandant (CG-3PCX).