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Clean Marina Classroom:
Online training as an
additional vector of education IAGLR Conference
Purdue University
West Lafyatte, Indiana
June 4, 2013
SAMPLES, A.1, CLARK, G.2, DIANA, J.1, GUNN, J.1, HARRIS, V.2, JENTES BANICKI, J.3, LAPORTE,
E.1, ORLANDO, S.3, PISTIS, C.1 and QUALLS, T.2,
1Michigan Sea Grant, 520 E. Liberty St., Suite 310, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104; 2Wisconsin Sea Grant, UW-Green
Bay MAC 212, 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay, WI, 54311; 3Ohio Sea Grant, ODNR Office of Coastal
Management, 105 West Shoreline Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870.
Overview
Advantages and disadvantages of online learning
Tour of the Clean Marina Classroom
How partners are using the tool
Beta testing results and lessons learned
Advantages of Online Learning
Cost reduction
Consistency
Scalability
Flexibility to allow users to learn over a period of time
Modularity to provide customization options
Tracking and reporting capabilities to measure skills
Disadvantages… and Responses
• High upfront costs Thank you GLRI!
• Content may not fit the medium Michigan Classroom as “pilot”
• Diminished personal interaction/social cues Continued support from Certification Specialists and
Program staff
• May not fit culture / employee mindset Program staff can provide support for trainee
Step 1 Sign a Pledge
Statement
Step 2 Enroll in training
(e.g., Clean Marina Classroom, workshop)
Step 7 Certification
committee reviews Checklist
Step 8 Clean Marina Certification
Maintain BMPs and
Recertify Every 3-5 Years
Step 6 Marina incorporates recommended BMPs (A final site visit may be
needed)
Step 5 Certification
specialist performs site visit, completes
Checklist
Step 4 Marina contacts program staff to
schedule site visit
Step 3 Marina staff perform self evaluation using
Certification Checklist
Steps to Certification
Clean Marina Classroom
An online training tool developed in
support of existing and developing
Clean Marina certification and
educational efforts.
Highlights: • Content adapted for regional use
• Customized for individual states
• Modern content management
platform
• Expert review of content
Acknowledgements
Reviewers (32):
• Green Marina Technical
Review Team
• Marina operators
• Resource managers
• Experts from universities,
government agencies
and NGOs.
Partners:
Michigan, Ohio and
Wisconsin Sea Grant
Also working with
others in the region
(MN, IL, IN, NY, PA)
Main Navigation
Nine Units of Marina BMPs
Unit Reviews
How are people using the Clean Marina Classroom?
Great Lakes Clean Marina Programs
Other regional resources:
• New York Marina
Environmental Best Practices
• Pennsylvania Smart Boating,
Clean Waters Program
Summary of
Beta Testing Results
• Beta testing: April 15- May 3.
– 13 responses (60% stakeholder response rate)
– Generally positive (avg. unit rating 4.46)
– Broad themes for improvement:
• Interpretation of regulations
• Be wary of overwhelming users (summary/simplification requested)
Summary of
Beta Testing Results
• Formatting improvements
– Use of bullets, landing pages missed, additional breaks needed
• Bring back the Q & A format for Unit Reviews
• Progress report – users want to know how they’re doing
Lessons Learned
• Content management
– Love folders and subfolders
– Find peace with track changes
– Platform
• Review processes
– Start early, gather friends
– Individual attention goes a long way
Suggestions or
Questions
about
Clean Marina
Classroom
www.cleanmarinaclassroom.org