Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1554.2
Expand the availability of e-Learning for CG Training and Support and
Objective
provide a set of technical standards for Learning Center (LC) equipment.
When unit resources are available, Commanding Officers and Officers-In-
Charge are encouraged to use these guidelines when establishing an LC.
Unit Education Services Officers (ESOs) are typically tasked with
coordinating the development, use and management of LCs, which should
include collecting LC usage data. A sample position description is available
from the Coast Guard Institute and is posted on CG Central.
Roles and
Partnering with local CG Auxiliary may be one alternative to staffing busy
Responsibilities
LCs. Auxiliary members can serve as watchstanders, collect usage data and
assist users in a variety of ways.
Servicing ESUs can assist as consultants to this endeavor.
CG-132 is responsible for coordinating inter-LC collaboration and providing
consulting services for LC development.
Commands should establish site-specific policies through local instructions to
ensure that LCs promote a positive learning environment and that students
use government computers and internet access in accordance with CI5375.1
(series), CI5230.2 (series), CIM5500.13 (series), and CIM5500.17.
Commands are encouraged to collaborate with units that have existing LCs to
Policy
share local policies and implementation issues.
Units should keep a record of LC users. Tracking the reasons for LC use is
also recommended as this data may be useful in subsequent resource
At commands where demand for LC use indicates, the CO may wish to
establish a hierarchy of authorized users such as:
1. Active Duty, Selected Reserve, Civilian Employees and Auxiliarists
without computer and/or internet access.
Priority of Users
2. All members with computer and/or internet access who require LC access
to perform tasks not capable from non-LC workstations (e.g. e-Testing).
3. Family members without computer and/or internet access.
Units choosing to install an LC bear all the costs for equipment acquisition,
installation, maintenance, and operation. Partnering with local academic
institutions may be an alternative to establishing a stand-alone LC. For CG
Funding and
solutions, costs will vary greatly depending upon the LC configuration. Units
Costs
are encouraged to investigate funding alternatives including CG Foundation
and other locally available gifts.
The integrity of data, learning records, and any test results is foundational to
successful e-Learning. The ESO (or other individual designated in writing)
should be responsible for the security of the unit LC.
Computer and
Physical Security
Proctored e-Testing, if required, shall be conducted in accordance with
current testing procedures promulgated by the Coast Guard Institute
(http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/)
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