ATT Auto Help Manual by Tom Denton

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL

HELP MANUAL

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CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 Start Here! ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Web, Blog, Twitter and Facebook ............................................................................................................. 5 Copyright and Licensing ........................................................................................................................... 5 Identifier, Access Codes and Passwords ................................................................................................... 6 Quick Start Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Computer DVD Content ..............................................................................................................................10 Installation..............................................................................................................................................10 Network Installation ...............................................................................................................................12 Updating the DVD Content ......................................................................................................................13 DVD Content ...........................................................................................................................................15 Interface Features ...............................................................................................................................15 Accessing the Multimedia Learning .....................................................................................................17 Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................20 Tools ...................................................................................................................................................20 Skins ...................................................................................................................................................21 Annotator ...........................................................................................................................................22 Questions ...............................................................................................................................................24 Multiple-choice questions ...................................................................................................................24 Certificates..........................................................................................................................................26 Printing Questions...............................................................................................................................27 Skills Assessor and Skills Test ...............................................................................................................28 Books and Support ..................................................................................................................................31 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................31

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Assignments........................................................................................................................................31 Documents .........................................................................................................................................32 Newsletters.........................................................................................................................................32 Posters and Information......................................................................................................................32 Programs ............................................................................................................................................32 Textbooks ...........................................................................................................................................33 Training and Help ................................................................................................................................33 Database.................................................................................................................................................34 Resource Database .............................................................................................................................34 Playlists ...............................................................................................................................................35 Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).............................................................................................................37 Creating A login ......................................................................................................................................37 How to Find the Learning in the ATT Virtual Learning Environment! ........................................................39 VLE Tracking Feature– Teachers Only ......................................................................................................42 Your own VLE ..........................................................................................................................................44 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................44 How to Export VLE/LMS Packages from ATT DVDs ...............................................................................44 Notes: .................................................................................................................................................47 Admission Test ...........................................................................................................................................48 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................48 Students .............................................................................................................................................48 Teachers (Lecturers/Instructors) only ..................................................................................................53 ATT Blended e-Learning ..............................................................................................................................54 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................54 Teaching Tools ........................................................................................................................................54 Learners Expectations .............................................................................................................................55 Benefits of e-Learning .............................................................................................................................55

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL Planning and delivery ..............................................................................................................................56 References..................................................................................................................................................59 Appendices .................................................................................................................................................60 Testimonials ...........................................................................................................................................60 Textbook Example: Level 1 ......................................................................................................................61 Textbook Example: Level 3 ......................................................................................................................64 Textbook Example: Level 1 Large print ....................................................................................................66 Assignment Example: Disc Brakes ...........................................................................................................68 Worksheet Example ................................................................................................................................70 Lesson Plan .............................................................................................................................................71 Scheme of Work Example: IMI Awards Level 1 Block Release ..................................................................73 Index ..........................................................................................................................................................75

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START HERE! INTRODUCTION This help manual contains everything you need to know about setting up and using the ATT system. However, there is a three-page Quick Start Guide on page seven, which will get you started â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quickly! This manual is split into five main parts plus appendices and an index at the back: 1. Start Here!: The Quick Start Guide 2. Computer DVD Content: Information on how to install, update and use the standalone or networked version of the program and its learning content. 3. Virtual Learning Environment: Detailed coverage of how to access our VLE or to create files suitable for your own system 4. Admission Test: Instructions on how to use our admission testing system for streaming/testing potential students (a small additional charge is made for this feature) 5. ATT Blended eLearning: This section is a paper that outlines some of the issues relating to blended eLearning. It also gives an overview of the ATT system, examines the reasons why it was developed in a particular way, and considers why it has proved to be so effective Finally, there is more help available in the form of short videos at: www.atttraining.com/help WEB, BLOG, TWITTER AND FACEBOOK Keep up to date with ATT as we introduce new ideas and technology content: Web: www.atttraining.com with links to our blog and Facebook Twitter: @attauto COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING Copyright of the ATT content is retained by ATT Training Ltd, the Author and other companies who have allowed their materials to be used for educational purposes. Registered clients are granted permission to use the materials during an agreed license period. In most cases a site license is issued and this gives permission for all aspects of the materials to be used by employed staff and students enrolled at that site. Any aspect of the material may be duplicated and used in whatever way is preferred. If a license expires, no aspect of the material may continue to be used other than work already created for student portfolios.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL IDENTIFIER, ACCESS CODES AND PASSWORDS The information you need to access the material on the DVD or online is presented on a certificate similar to the following:

ATT Training Ltd Whitegates Business Centre, Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8QF, United Kingdom e-mail: info@atttraining.com tel: +44 (0) 208 3388 399 web: www.atttraining.com

LICENSE ACCESS KEY DETAILS - KEEP SAFE! Identifier (ID)

ATT

Updater Password

xxxxxx

Export Password

zzzzzz

Course Hairdressing UKMotor

Build Hair2009 Auto2010

Expires 02 Jan 2011 02 Jan 2011

Access Code

XXX-XXX-XXXX ZZZ-ZZZ-ZZZZ

Can Export true true

When the program requests codes, please enter the Identifier and Access Code as above. The Access Code is also used for online VLE enrolment. It may be given to students but any passwords are for internal use only. The DVD should autorun but if not, start the program by double-clicking ATT.exe. The content can be used directly, but it is best when copied on to a hard drive. Click the A for ABOUT button after the program starts and then click COPY to install. To run the Copy, Update, and Export programs you may need to install DotNet - a setup file for this is in the \INSTALLFILEs folder on the DVD if needed. All other features will run without this. Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader 8+ must be installed. The setup programs are on the disk or visit www.adobe.com for the latest versions. Please visit www.atttraining.com/help, email or call anytime for assistance.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL QUICK START GUIDE If you do not want to read about all the details of the ATT system at this time – at least work through the next few pages which is a quick start guide. 

1a. Put the DVD in the computer, it should autorun depending on your settings …doubleclick ATT.exe if not.

1b. To install ATT on a network or hard drive, create a folder and copy all the DVD contents into it. Make a shortcut to ATT.exe To access all the rich multimedia it is also necessary to install (if not already on your system): Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader v8 or higher (These setup programs are on the DVD in a folder called InstallFiles and can be accessed directly or from the ATT program ‘About’ screen)

2. Enter the Identifier and Access Code exactly as supplied and the box will disappear

3. Click one of the menu buttons on the main screen area to access the contents, click again to select the area of interest until a learning screen runs (The upwards arrow shown here takes you back one step)

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4. Ensure the speakers are on as all the screens have voiceover. The T button shows the text, the L button shows labels and the bottom left button >> selects images or controls video

5. Annotate works when a learning screen is showing. Use this to highlight key components or show the text, right-click to zoom in, then Annotate and highlight key words

6. The Questions button on the interface is active when in the menu. The questions shown will relate to the currently selected area i.e. all units, one unit, or one part of a unit

7. Click Glossary and then a letter at the top, now select a word. The word or its definition can be copied from the Edit menu and pasted to the annotator for example

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8. Click Tools and then click on any name to show a picture as a quick reminder of what the tool looks like

9. Click Search and then enter words or an abbreviation such as ‘DSG’. Click Search and then click a title in the list to jump directly to that learning screen

10. Open Books & Support, navigate into the \\Support\Textbooks folder and open the PDF file called ‘A4 Textbook’ (or similar) and print what you need

12. Extra! Extra! There is a lot of additional material to support your teaching, for example: A massive resource database and playlists, practical worksheets, schemes of work, lesson plans, and more… Check the full help file for more info

11. Basic classroom use 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Choose the unit, subject and section from the main menu—project this onto the screen Introduce in general terms (when ready, there are lots more resources to help with this) Issue the textbook handouts for the section Students skim read their handouts and note any questions Play sound for each screen in turn, interact with the screen and then discuss as required before moving on. Use the annotation feature to highlight key components and words 6. Students do self-assessment questions and activities in their handouts 7. Summarise by getting the students to complete the bullet point box in the handout

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COMPUTER DVD CONTENT INSTALLATION You can simply copy all the contents of the DVD into a folder and then make a shortcut to the ATT.exe file… OR:

Insert the DVD and it will auto run

Enter your user Identifier and Access Code (if not already done):1

The main program window will show as follows (your interface may be slightly different):

Click the ‘A’ button in the bottom right hand corner to show the About box:

Click the ‘Copy Course’ button. The About box and main window will disappear and the following will show (check it is not hidden behind something else if you can’t see it!):

Network managers can override the need to enter the Access Code on local machines – see next section 10

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Click the button on the right and select where you want the course files to be copied (click the button to make a new folder if you wish, and name it ATT or similar):

Click OK and then click the Copy button. Be patient as some DVDs contain 4GB or more (which is a lot!):

When all the files are copied across, the main ATT program will start up again automatically:

To make a desktop shortcut, open the folder where the files were installed, hold down the ‘Alt’ key, and then click and drag ‘ATT.exe’ on to your desktop using the mouse:

If not already installed, from the About screen click the button to visit www.adobe.com or the buttons to install the latest Adobe Flash Player and Reader - and that’s it!

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL NETWORK INSTALLATION Copy the DVD content as above into a suitable network drive folder and create profile links to the ATT.exe program. To prevent remote machines requesting the Identifier and Access Code, which is written into \\ProgramData\Att, a similar file named reg.inf can be used. In this way, the user code only needs to be entered once. Right click on the Start icon and use Explore to find reg.inf in the \\ATT\Support\Programs folder (this can be on the DVD or on the hard drive where ATT is installed). Right click on the reg.inf file, and then left click on Open with Notepad. This may be the default but if not scroll using the right hand band until Notepad is highlighted. Then click on OK at the bottom of the screen. This needs to be a simple one-line text file containing the Access Code that has been issued by ATT Training Ltd. The key is in this format (dashes included and all characters are uppercase letters):

XXX-XXX-XXXX Exit out of Notepad and save the changes. Right click this file (REG.INF) and choose Copy then Paste it into the root folder where ATT was installed alongside the ATT.exe program (circular att icon). Once this in place, you will no longer need to enter the code for each use during the current license period.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL UPDATING THE DVD CONTENT We are working on new material all the time and so that we can deliver it to you as soon as it is ready we have created the following updating procedure. When any significant changes have been made we will email our main user contact so you will know when to run the updater. Start the main program by double-clicking the ATT.exe file (the program must be installed on a hard disk or similar, update will not work from the DVD):

Enter your user Identifier and Access Code (if not already done):

The main program window will show as follows (your interface may be slightly different):

Press the ‘Teacher Access’ key combination, then… …click the ‘A’ button in the bottom right hand corner to show the About box:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Click the ‘ATT Updater’ button. The About box and main window will disappear and the following will show (check it is not hidden behind something else if you can’t see it!) 2 Enter your Client name and ‘Update’ password (ignore the Url box):

Make sure you use your Update password as this is different from the Export password. This is because students, for example, may be allowed to update but not export. NOTE: It is recommended that you do not run any other programs while ATT is updating – in some cases a large number of files are downloaded and the system will be very busy – so please be patient! Click the ‘Update button:

After your id and password are validated online (you must have an Internet connection) the progress bars will appear. The update process may take a long time depending on the number of new files and your connection speed. Occasionally, an error message may show. If it does, click the ‘Update’ button once more and the program will try again from where it left off. Wait for the program to complete:

Close the Updater with the normal ‘red cross’ when you are done and the main ATT program will start up again automatically.

If the Updater will not run you may need to install dotnetfx – the setup program is in a folder on the DVD called InstallFiles. 14

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL DVD CONTENT INTERFACE FEATURES Working around the default interface screen from the top left, the function of each button is as follows (the main features are explained in detail later):

HELP Click this button to show basic context sensitive help wherever you are in the DVD. The document that shows also has links to online help videos which are a great way to learn how to use the material and its many features. ABOUT This button shows information about who wrote the ATT material, who was involved in its production and which companies helped us by supplying information and content. WEB A direct link to our web site; check here from time to time for the latest news and also to access our blog and Twitter pages. GLOSSARY Click to show a very comprehensive automotive and engineering related glossary. The box under the glossary button shows direct links to appropriate words from the current learning screen if used. TOOLBOX A list of tools and equipment is shown when this button is used. Images are shown as items in the list are selected. QUESTIONS The automotive DVD contains over 1800 multiple-choice questions that are linked to the learning and are ideal for on-going assessment. 15

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL SKILLS The built-in multiple choice questions can be used to test existing skills or to track progress. TEST Similar to the Skills button except that it only becomes active when a section of learning is running, allowing specific assessment of the current learning content. BOOKS & SUPPORT This button opens a Windows® folder containing a huge range of additional support material. SEARCH Click the main Search button to access the option to search screen titles. Enter words in order of importance e.g. ‘lights interior’ and then click Search.

One click on any title in the list that now shows will take you directly to that learning screen. If the same screen shows more than once it is because it is used in different structures – move the mouse over the entry from the left and the structure pops up. ANNOTATE This button becomes active when you are viewing learning or database resources. Clicking it captures the screen image and then allows a range of drawing tools to be used – it is like having ‘Smart Whiteboard’ features – when only using a plain screen! SKINS It is possible to change the interface look and feel by clicking this button and selecting from the list that shows:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL MENU This button allows you to switch between the classic menu that uses big buttons on the screen, and a tree view or structure menu as shown here. The structure menu shows how the material is set up and also allows access to individual learning screens.

RETURN/BACK This button simply takes you back one step or will exit the current selection (shortcut key: F4). PREVIOUS SCREEN Click here to move back to the previous learning screen (shortcut key: F2). REPLAY This button allows the current screen to replay, or start again from the beginning. PAUSE When a learning screen is running, this buttons pauses the voiceover to allow it to be studied in small steps or as required by the student or teacher. NEXT SCREEN Click here to move on to the next learning screen (shortcut key: F3). ABOUT General ‘ReadMe’ information but also allows access to installation, update and export features. ACCESSING THE MULTIM EDIA LEARNING When you open the system you should see a screen similar to this:

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The number of steps varies, but to access the learning screens click the large buttons to ‘zoom in’ to the required area. When you click one of the buttons you will be presented with a range of courses or units:

Select the required course or unit and you will be taken to a page which displays the various topics:

Once you have chosen the topic area, you will be taken to the screen below which shows the buttons for the sections of learning screens within the chosen topic:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL A final click takes you into the actual learning material:

The ‘T’ button at the top left of the screen shows the text that is being narrated:

Controls at the bottom left show different images, or control a video or animation. On any learning screen it is possible to right-click and select Zoom In:

The result in this case is shown here:

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 Teaching/Learning Activity! Students could be encourages to come to the front of the class zoom in on important details and then explain why an aspect is important. GLOSSARY The glossary is a simple list of words and their definitions. Different languages can be selected and the word or its definition can be copied. When a learning screen is running, some key words or phrases are shown in the glossary list box on the main interface – click a word to jump directly to its definition in the glossary.

 Teaching/Learning Activity! Copying is useful in being able to help you create your own handouts or getting the students involved in creating activity sheets as shown in the following example. Students could create and/or complete a table similar to this one for example:

Word

Definition An electrical current that flows in forward and reverse bias alternately.

Alternator Instrument for measuring electrical current. Electrical unit for measuring the flow of electricity in a circuit. Electrical windings around the core fixed to the spindle of a motor or dynamo. Battery Electrical/electronic device consisting of two plates separated by an insulator. It is capable of holding a charge. Etc. …and then swap it with another student to fill in the gaps. TOOLS The tools button enables you to bring up a list of tools and equipment used in the automotive trade. It also brings up a picture of the tool. 20

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL To access the toolbox: 1. Click the Tools button to show the toolbox list 2. Next, click on any name to show a picture as a reminder of what the tool looks like 3. Click the Return (up arrow) button when finished. This is a useful resource as it enables you to show students pictures of tools if you don’t have the tool at hand, or of course they can check tools when working on their own. Here is an example showing circlip pliers:

 Teaching/Learning Activity! Find the tools in the resource database, project them on the screen and see if the students can name them.

SKINS The skins or interface options are useful for students with dyslexia, or similar, where reading the questions and menus is easier on a different colour background. Orange is shown here:

1. Click the ‘Interface/Skins’ button and a window showing the available options will show 2. Select one of these and click Ok. 3. The colour and layout will now change to reflect your choice. 21

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL A skin called Minimum can be selected which allows larger images to be projected by reducing the size of the interface area. This is ideal for classroom use as it makes the content easier to see from further back in the room:

ANNOTATOR The Annotate function is our equivalent of using an interactive whiteboard. 1. Make sure the program is running and showing either a learning screen or an image from the resource database. 2. Click the ‘Annotate’ button and the window will change to show a new toolbar on the left:

3. Choose from the tools, such as a line, box or a highlighter, and then draw or write on the screen as required. The colours can also be changed:

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 Teaching/Learning Activity! Click the Copy button at the bottom of the annotations toolbar to copy the image. In this example the student pasted the screen into Word to form a basic assignment:

4. Click the ‘Return’ button at any time to return to the normal view and restart the screen. You can access the glossary from the annotator screen and copy words or definitions, which can then be pasted into the Text tool and dropped onto the screen:

Another great use of the Annotator is to highlight key words in the screen text as shown here (I rightclicked the screen and chose zoom in to show the text at this size, before clicking the Annotate button):

Remember to save or copy work done with the Annotator before you click to return – as it will all be lost!

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL QUESTIONS MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The built-in questions are ideal for formative assessment and tracking of progress. 1. Click the main access buttons to zoom in to the desired level of course material and then click the ‘Questions’ button. The maximum number of questions available is shown (over 1700 in this case)—this varies depending on the ‘zoom’ level:

Zooming in further to the Brakes section shows that 40 questions are available, but they are specific to Brakes or wherever you are in the main menu system:

2. Select the number of questions you would like in the quiz and click the Next Screen button. Note that once in the questions the only way out is to complete them all or quit the program, so choose a reasonable number:

3. Students enter their name at this point and then click the Next Screen button again:

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4. Answer all the questions by clicking the ‘answers’ until the review screen shows:

5. Scroll through any incorrect answers using the ‘Next Screen’ and ‘Previous Screen’ buttons. 6. Click the Review button to access the particular learning material needed to refresh your memory:

7. Click Return to go back to the questions review to check the next incorrect answer as needed:

The questions can be used on the screen in the classroom or in printed form, but they are best used individually as above so that the feedback is individualised. 25

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Note for teachers: The question timer can be stopped when using the questions on screen in the classroom, using a secret (from the students) key combination:

 Teaching/Learning Activity! Stop the timer, then get the students to vote on the answers to questions projected on the screen, go 50-50, or even phone a friend!

CERTIFICATES After completing a quiz, and scoring over 70%, the Certificate button becomes active:

 Teaching/Learning Activity! After completing learning for a certain topic area, send the students away to do a 20 question test on that topic and tell them to bring you a certificate as proof. Of course if they don’t succeed first time, they can review incorrect answers but when repeating the test, another random selection of questions is presented – meaning they have to do a lot of questions before they finish!

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL And when they get the certificate at unit level – it may be a good time to book the online test…

Teachers can also print the actual test result showing which questions were right and wrong by clicking the Print Results button shown here – after using the Teacher Access key combination:

PRINTING QUESTIONS After clicking the ‘Questions’ button, the Teacher Access key combination is used to see printing options:

Choose the number of questions and the number of copies. It is recommended that you print a tutor copy of the questions at the same time as the student copies. The questions are randomly generated and it means both copies are identical, hence easier for marking purposes. An example of a printed test is shown here (student copy):

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The Instructor’s version follows, which has the answer highlighted in bold text:

SKILLS ASSESSOR AND SKILLS TEST The built-in multiple choice questions can be used to test existing skills or to track progress. 1. Use the main learning screens buttons to ‘zoom in’ to the level you wish to be used for the test 2. Click the Skills button and enter your name and an optional ID:

3. Click the Next Screen button and select the areas that you already know, or have studied already, by ‘ticking’ the appropriate boxes:

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4. Click the Next Screen button and then answer all the questions that are presented—one minute for each:

5. When complete, a coloured list of the units, topics and sections is shown—this is the profile—save it by clicking the button and print if you wish:

The colour code of the resulting profile is:    

Black: Not yet attempted or zero score Red: Attempted but scored less than 50% Amber: Attempted and scored between 50 and 69% Green: Attempted and scored 70% or over.

To update a profile at any time: 1. Either click the Skills button to show the tree view as before and tick new boxes, or navigate into a learning section so the learning screen shows and click the Test button. 2. Click the Open button, load the file saved previously and click the Next Screen button. 29

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL 3. Complete the questions and save the profile as before. To view an existing profile 1. Click the Skills button to show the tree view but do not tick any boxes 2. Click the Next Screen button to show the profile.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL BOOKS AND SUPPORT INTRODUCTION The Books & Support button opens a Windows® folder containing a huge range of additional support material. While licensed you may use this as you wish to support teaching and learning.

There are a number of sub-folders and each is examined briefly in the following sections. ASSIGNMENTS Originally developed for Key Skills, there are a number of linked assignments that provide very useful learning and experience for improving Functional Skills. Automotive assignments using short answer questions are included in the Worksheets and Assignments book.

 Teaching/Learning Activity! Students can either complete the assignments3 after learning the subject – or use the assignment as a tool for learning by looking answers up in the learning material on the DVD or online.

See appendix for an example assignment 31

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL DOCUMENTS LESSON PLAN This is an interactive Word document. There are individual versions available for Group Activity, Individual Activity, Self Study and Standard Lesson. See the appendix for an example. SCHEMES OF WORK The structure of the material on the DVD and online is presented as Word documents for you to use as required – it is also an effective contents page (a large one in some cases) for the learning material. See the appendix for an example. JOB CARD A typical industry standard job card is supplied in Word format – feel free to edit as required. The job card is an ideal companion to the practical worksheets in the Worksheets and Assignments book.

 Teaching/Learning Activity! Use the Job card in the workshop by getting the students to complete it as they carry out the workshop tasks in the Worksheets and Assignments book. SERVICE SCHEDULE A Word version of a service schedule is included – edit as you see fit!

NEWSLETTERS Usually twice a year, ATT issue newsletters with information about updates, new features and some interesting technology. Back issues are kept in this folder. POSTERS AND INFORMATION General information and posters to encourage students to use the system are included as PDF files. PROGRAMS General support programs are included here. Please note that they are freeware or shareware and are not supported by ATT. Greenshot is a screen grab and annotation program – ideal for use when using the online material (the feature is built in to the DVD). The PDF printer allows you to output anything such as Skills assessor results, handouts, questions and anything else that can be printed, as a PDF file.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL TEXTBOOKS The main support resource is the range of Textbooks as PDF files4. There are separate textbooks for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, and a large print Level 1 book. A contents page is displayed on the left as the books are opened on screen and this matches the order of the material in the main structures. A Worksheets & Assignments book is also available. The main textbooks are a useful study aid and are designed to be used alongside the multimedia content. The text they contain is exactly as shown on the learning screens. This image shows one page from the Level 3 textbook:

The textbooks are also available as hard copy – please contact us for more information. See the appendix for examples.

 Teaching/Learning Activity! The key aspect of the textbooks is that they are partly incomplete so students should add notes and label diagrams. At the end of each section in the books there are also some questions and/or bullet point boxes to be completed. Students could do these in groups or individually. TRAINING AND HELP Various help documents such as this book are included in this folder!

Portable Document Format – use Adobe Reader to view these documents. 33

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL DATABASE RESOURCE DATABASE The Resource Database is a repository of all the images, diagrams, photos, animations and videos that we have used to create the multimedia material. You and your students can use the resources to create additional material or to carry out assignments – my recommendation is that the students use it to do as much of the work as possible! To access the database: 1. Click on the Resources button to switch to the database window:

2. Choose a subject from the top drop-down box. 3. Choose ‘JPG Images’ or ‘SWF Flash (Videos)’ from the next drop-down box (animations are included as videos). 4. Click any ’thumbnail’ (small picture) on the left to show it in the centre viewing area:

5. Put marks in the checkboxes on the right to narrow down the search, just one is usually enough:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL 6. Click the Copy or Annotate buttons as required. 7. Click the Full View (magnifier) button to show the image or video/animation full size. In full view you can zoom in, click the Copy button to copy an image, or select part of the image with the mouse and then click Copy:

Use the image in any Windows® program as you wish – if you are a licensed user! Videos/Animations can only be shown using this program but still and annotated images from the videos/animations may be copied for use elsewhere. PLAYLISTS Playlists are a feature of the program that enables you to use pictures from the resources area and create your own playlist of pictures. 1. Switch to the database view and search for resources as in the section above. 2. Click on the ‘Thumbs’ tab at the top left and then click a thumbnail to select it. Next right-click the selected thumbnail for the option: Add to Play List. Repeat this as required:

3. Subject areas, videos, animations and images can be mixed as required. 4. Click the ‘Play List’ tab at the top left to see the result (note that thumbnails are not visible until a playlist is loaded or created):

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5. Alternatively, right-click in the ‘Play List’ thumbnails area and choose ‘Load Play List’ from the options presented. Navigate to the Playlists folder (or your own file area), choose a playlist and click Open. 6. Click the top thumbnail in the list and then the Full View button (magnifier). Work through the resources using the Next/Previous buttons. 7. Click the Return button when done and Right click any thumbnail in the playlist area for options to Save, Load, Delete and Move (up or down):

 Teaching/Learning Activity! Students can create their own playlists and then use them to do a short presentation to the class on a given subject.

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VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (VLE) CREATING A LOGIN To gain access to your course material on the ATT VLE, go to www.auto-training.co.uk (or follow the link from our main site or your own). Click the ‘Create new account’ link. The Login box shown here is found on the top left of the screen.

Enter the details requested in the box shown here. Your username and password can be anything you like but you must use your proper name. Don’t forget that your password is case sensitive. NOTE: Be sure to use an email address that you have immediate access to as you will need this in the next step.

When you click the ‘Create new account’ button an email is sent to the address that you have entered. Open this email and then follow the link contained within it. This will complete your registration.

After following the link in your email you will get the confirmation shown above – click the ‘Courses’ link to show the following (this list of courses and more, is also on the site homepage):

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> Click the category (if appropriate) and then the course that you would like to enrol on. If your college or company name is listed than you should click on that link to access the course. You will now be asked to enter an enrolment key into the box – it is case sensitive (registered users should ignore any PayPal requests): NOTE: Your college lecturer/instructor will supply you with this key.

Simply click the ‘Enrol me in the course’ button and that’s it – you are now enrolled and ready to use the website to its fullest potential.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL HOW TO FIND THE LEARNING IN THE ATT VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT! The following is a VLE page screenshot with a few useful tips to help you get started: This ‘breadcrumb trail’ of links helps you navigate back if you get lost! The activities menu below allows you to jump directly to different areas, the administration menu below that is where you can check your own progress and edit your profile.

Use the blog if you want to – make the entries private or public – your choice.

We add stuff to the calendar – and so can you

Useful glossary links and a ‘picture’ toolbox, also, why not add to the wiki if one is available?

These links show the main learning screens and the associated quizzes – do the learning screens before you attempt the quiz! So, simply start at the top of the page and work your way to the bottom in sequence. The certification quiz should be done when all other tasks are completed – after which you can get a certificate of achievement – don’t get the certificate until you have done well in the test as it is produced only once and the score you have at that time is what is shown!

Clicking on the links next to the cube shaped icons takes you to the main multimedia learning screens. An example is shown here:

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The menu on the left is like a contents page for a book – and clicking on it takes you to the selected page. The small + or – icons allow you to close or open chapters and sections for easy navigation. In the example above, I worked through the first four screens of the ‘Safety Checks and Inspections’ section and you can see how the system has marked them as complete with the crescent moon symbol. My suggestion for how to use the learning screens is as follows: 1. Work through each of the learning screens in the different sections of the unit in order 2. Use the hard copy version at the same time if it helps 3. Take your time on each screen to really listen to what is being said – I find it sometimes helps if I read the text at the same time 4. Play each screen more than once 5. Interact with each screen, maybe zoom in (right click) to look at important parts and/or scroll through the images or videos a number of times 6. Make short notes for each screen so that you remember the main points 7. Most of all take your time - and enjoy learning! Also, remember you can ask a question in the forum, look stuff up in the glossary and use any or all of the other features on the site. When you have completed the learning screens in each topic area, you should attempt the associated quiz. In some cases there may be several quizzes in one topic area so take each one after you have done the associated learning. The quizzes are not timed so relax and take your time. All you need to do is click the circle next to each answer. You can change your mind anytime.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL When you have finished click the button at the bottom of the quiz page (not shown here) to close the attempt and submit your answers. The system will then give you some feedback as to where you went wrong and suggest looking again at certain sections of the learning screens – this is good advice so follow it! After this you can do the quiz again until you are happy with your result. When all the learning is done – take the certification quiz and then click the certificate link (look carefully here you will note I scored 0%...  Note: Don’t click the certificate link until you are happy with your test result as the certificate is only created once and you will be stuck with a low score – like me!

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL VLE TRACKING FEATURE– TEACHERS ONLY Note: These instructions assume you have already created an account, enrolled on the course(s) and we have given you ‘teacher’ status. Email vle@atttraining.com if you need additional help. Click Reports from the Administration menu:

Select the options from these boxes:

The first box will allow you to choose the course. The second box allows you to select the group that you would like to track and the third box allows you to select an individual participant (a student) if you wish. Please note that lower case user details will follow on after those entered as either upper case or as a combination. The fourth box allows you to specify the date on which you’d like search. Choosing ‘All days’ means that you can see all activity by that person since they first logged on. The fifth box allows you to specify a certain activity from within the course if you wish. Selecting ‘All activities’ will let you see everything that person has done on the website. The sixth box allows you to check specific actions but it is usually best to leave this as all actions. Finally, the last box allows you to display or download the results. Once you have selected an option for each of the boxes, click the ‘Get these logs’ button and the relevant information will appear lower down on the screen or be downloaded. The report logs for, erm, Jenson Button follow:

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To check results and general progress, return to the course page and click the Grades link:

Please be patient here as the system has a lot of sums to do and may take a few minutes. The default setting lists all participants on the course so select a group from the list if necessary. Please be patient once again as the system has even more sums to do and will take a few more minutes.

You can download the results as a spreadsheet or a text file if you wish. I have obscured some names and details for privacy reasons.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL YOUR OWN VLE INTRODUCTION In addition to the material supplied on DVD, the ATT learning materials are available formatted for your VLE, at no additional cost to registered users. The rich multimedia learning content is supplied as SCORM or LRN/IMS packages. They are available as complete units (or as part units where the file size was too large) or as small sections â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but be warned there are hundreds of them to install! The questions are supplied as IMS/QTI zip files. The questions are again available as a whole unit or for different unit outcomes if appropriate, or as sections. The number of questions is usually too many for a unit test but your VLE system will allow a random selection of, say, 25 questions. HOW TO EXPORT VLE/LMS PACKAGES FROM ATT DVDS Start the main program by double-clicking the ATT.exe file (the program must be installed on a hard disk or similar, export will not work from the DVD):

Enter your user Identifier and Access Code (if not already done):

The main program window will show as follows (your interface may be slightly different):

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Press the ‘Teacher Access’ key combination, then… …click the ‘A’ button in the bottom right hand corner to show the About box:

You may want to run the Updater at this point if you are registered for updates, to ensure you export the newest material. See the separate instructions for this. Click the ‘ATT Exporter’ button. The About box and main window will disappear and the following will show (check it is not hidden behind something else if you can’t see it): 5

Now start at the top and choose your export options (ignore the Url box): Hint: Some course filenames are very long so export to a folder with a short path such as c:\0

In the screenshot above, I have selected the level 3, G21… unit for export, and I have chosen the SCORM 1.2 format, which is the most common option for learning content. You can select the entire course, a single unit or sections within a unit to suit your needs. In most cases a single unit is ideal but for larger units separate parts may be better. 5

If the Exporter will not run you may need to install dotnetfx – the setup program is in a folder on the DVD called InstallFiles. 45

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Enter your Identifier (College name or similar). Make sure you use your Export password as this is different from the Update password. This is because some users, students for example, may be allowed to update but not export. Click the ‘Create Install Package’ button:

After your Identifier and password are validated online (you must have an Internet connection) a progress bar will appear. Except for very large units the export process does not take long. Click the Ok button when it shows.

Wait a few seconds for the program to tidy up temporary files and then you can repeat the process for the next unit and so on. You can also select a different export type and again export for units or sections in turn. The available export options are (the two common options are in bold):      

LRN – is an old format IMS package that will run without a VLE but is not used much QTI – a standard format for questions that will import into most VLEs SCORM 1.2 – a standard package for learning content that should import into all VLEs 6 SCORM 1.2 Sections – as above except the program runs through the entire structure and exports all the parts as small sections. Some prefer this format but be warned there may be a lot of them! SCORM 1.3 – also called SCORM 2004 a standard package for learning content Tools – exports our own toolbox picture viewer in HTML. Just unzip it and run the tools.html page.

Zip files are created in the folder you selected earlier:

Close the Exporter with the normal ‘red cross’ when you are done. 6

These packages can be imported as SCORMs or used in an IMS repository if your VLE system uses one. 46

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL NOTES: Moodle users should install the Respondus QTI importer plug in. It is available from: http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=13&rid=986 This will allow easy import of the questions including those with images, which the Moodle XML format doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle. To access glossaries, the easiest option is to link to those on the ATT web site: Multilanguage glossaries:

www.atttraining.com/glossaries/auto/index.htm www.atttraining.com/glossaries

To access toolboxes, you can export from the package or link to those on the ATT web site: Toolbox:

www.atttraining.com/vle/resources/ukmotor/tools www.atttraining.com/vle/resources/hair/tools

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ADMISSION TEST INTRODUCTION

To access the site visit www.admissiontest.co.uk

The purpose of the admission test site is to allow college and company staff to determine, in discussion with you the student, the best course choice for you. When you first access the site you have to create a login and then enter some basic information such as your name and address. After this you work through four multiple-choice quizzes that allow your skills in different areas to be assessed. It is likely that you will have an interview as part of the process but as far as testing is concerned, that’s it! Remember, the tests are not designed to catch you out and they are not pass/fail; they are designed to profile your skills and abilities. Good luck! STUDENTS From the front page of the site, click on your college or company name (or the Demonstration) link.

You can also download this instruction sheet if you wish. Follow the instructions on the login screen: “Hi! To get started on your pre-admission tests, you'll need to create yourself an account. For your username you must use: firstname.secondname , make up a password you can remember and use them in the form on this page! If someone else has already chosen your username then you'll have to try again using a different username.” Then click the Login button. 48

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You are now presented with a screen where you must enter a range of information such as name and address. All of the boxes should be completed but if the extra information is not needed, just put an X in each box:

Use a real email address if you have one, if not, use a dummy one such as: firstname.secondname@admissiontest.co.uk The boxes labelled Option 1 to 5 should be completed as instructed by your supervisor. They can be written below as a reminder: Option 1: ______________

Option 2: ______________

Option 4: ______________

Option 5: ______________

Scroll to the bottom and click ‘Update profile’ when you are finished.

Next, enter the enrolment key supplied. The key for your course is: ______________ Click the ‘Enrol me in this course’ button

Option 3: ______________

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The following screenshot shows the main course page and, most importantly, links to the tests. You should complete all the quizzes: 1.

Literacy Quiz (40 questions, 20 minutes)

Numeracy Quiz (40 questions, 20 minutes)

Mechanical Quiz (20 questions, 12 minute)

Reasoning Quiz (20 questions, 12 minute)

Read the instructions on the right of the screen and then click on the first quiz

Click the ‘Attempt quiz now’ button when ready…

…and then the ‘Ok’ button – remember you only get one go at each quiz and there is a time limit:

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Answer the questions just like any other multiple-choice test by clicking the answers a, b, c or d.

You can change your mind about an answer as many times as you like (in the time available) until you click the ‘Save all and submit’ button…

…and Ok in this reminder!

After each test click the ‘Continue’ button to return to the main menu. Remember, the most important thing is that this is not a pass/fail test – it is designed to help your college or training company decide on the best course for you.

If you get lost in the menu system, clicking one of the links in the top bar at the left will take you back to the ‘Home’ page or your ‘company’ page (Demo is shown here). 51

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Now complete the other tests… If you want to check your profile or make changes, click on the Edit profile link in the Administration menu on the left.

This takes you back to the screen you completed earlier and allows you to make changes. Make sure you complete all the sections accurately.

This time when you click ‘Update profile’ you will see a summary screen as shown here. Click your college or company name to return (Demo is shown as the name here).

Log out when you have completed all four tests and made sure that the information in your profile is correct. That’s it – Well done!

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL TEACHERS (LECTURERS/INSTRUCTORS) ONLY There additional options available for teachers. The menu shown here allows you to look at logs of student usage, access a teacher only forum, but most importantly, view the results of the group for which you have been given ‘Teacher’ status.

The results of all the students in your group are listed when you click the ‘Grades’ link, These results can then be printed or downloaded as you wish. Note! Take care when making changes to the options available to you by clicking the various tabs – in most cases the default setting will be all you need! Results are given for each test completed and also a total percentage score. What you do with these results is up to you… The general student info is available in the lower table (or by clicking a button). This can be copied and pasted into a spreadsheet (drag the mouse to highlight the table only, click copy, and then switch to the spreadsheet, select cell A1, and click paste)!

NOTES Before students start this process it may be useful to project the ‘Students’ section of this document on screen so they can get an overview. The second page could be left on screen after you have completed labels for any data required in the five optional fields (overalls size etc.). The course enrolment key can also be written on this page. The process is very simple but it may be useful to have a few hard copies of this instruction handout. Students do not have access to their results. The most important part of the material is the testing. Additional information is collected for you convenience however. The data is backed up every night. SETUP Colleges or companies wishing to use this system pay a setup fee and then a small amount per user. The setup fee covers the cost of creating a specific course and making a teacher level login. For more details email: info@admissiontest.co.uk

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ATT BLENDED E-LEARNING INTRODUCTION This section outlines some of the issues relating to blended eLearning, gives an overview of the ATT system, examines the reasons why it was developed in a particular way, and considers why it has proved to be so effective. The system was designed and written by Tom Denton, the author of several automotive textbooks. (Denton, 2004) The original use of machine assisted learning can be traced back to the programmed learning technique first proposed by the behaviourist B. F. Skinner who also patented a teaching machine at that time (Skinner, 1958). According to Skinner, the purpose of programmed learning is to "manage human learning under controlled conditions". The method teaches information in small bites rather than trying to tackle an entire subject at once. The technique involves self-administered and self-paced learning, in which the student is presented with information in small steps called "frames". Each frame contains a small segment of the information to be learned, and a statement in which the student must fill a blank section. After each frame the student uncovers the correct answer before advancing to the next frame. Modern forms of computer aided instruction (CAI) or computer based learning (CBL), or whatever is the latest preferred abbreviation, are to some extent a progression from Skinner’s early work. However, developments have allowed different theories of learning to be applied to the process; some with more success than others. The ATT system uses a step-by-step approach which is, arguably, a well-developed form of programmed learning. However, a more holistic approach takes into account a range of learning theories. TEACHING TOOLS In recent years there has been a push for greater use of technology in FE teaching. However, Beetham and Sharpe consider that: “In the last century, a series of educational thinkers in the West sought to reinstate ‘learning’ as the central concern of pedagogy, arguing that undue emphasis had been placed on the content of what was taught, and that this had led to rigid and unhelpful habits of instruction.” (Beetham and Sharpe, 2007) It is perhaps the conflict between ‘learning’ and ‘instruction’ that has resulted in confusion over how new resources should be used in FE. There has been an expectation that practitioners will adapt to and use eLearning, but there has been and still is a great reluctance from some teachers in FE. The following points are the main reasons for this reluctance:    

Too many ‘tools’ and no real content available There is/was a naïve idea that the teachers will create content In some cases where content is available it is too prescriptive No serious attempt has been made to help staff understand and use new technologies.

These are indicators that a more pragmatic approach was needed and that ‘teachers’ need a system that is easy to use, but easy to adapt. For this reason, the ATT system was developed in such a way that it can be

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL used at different levels of involvement, with or without teacher intervention. When used as part of a fully blended curriculum it has changed the way many colleges work and improved results. LEARNERS EXPECTATIONS Many professional educators have correctly assumed that learners expect increased use of information technologies in the learning environment. This has perhaps been one of the drivers for greater use of IT in the FE environment. JISC carried out a Student Expectations Study (JISC, 2007) which had a number of key findings and implications. For example, students expect to use technology as a way of doing things, not as an end in itself. However, they see traditional methods of teacher/student learning as ‘neither hierarchical nor outmoded’. Further, the report suggests that ‘…they see face-to-face interaction as the backbone of their learning’. The clear implication is that institutions need to steer clear of the assumptions that new technology is automatically ‘youth friendly’ and that face-to-face instruction is outmoded. In addition, the suggestion that ‘a technology’ should be used when it is the best tool, not just because it is available, is clearly evident. BENEFITS OF E-LEARNING In his book ‘How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School’, Bansford outlines the view that, “The romanticized view of technology is that its mere presence in schools will enhance student learning and achievement”, but contrasts this with the view that “…money spent on technology and time spent by students using technology, are money and time wasted.” However, he then makes the key point that, “What is now known about learning provides important guidelines for uses of technology that can help students and teachers develop the competencies needed for the twenty first century. The new technologies provide opportunities for creating learning environments that extend the possibilities of ‘old’ –but still useful-technologies-books; blackboards, and linear one-way communication media such as radio and television shows- as well as offering new possibilities.” (Bransford, 2003) A briefing paper from JISC titled, ‘Tangible Benefits of eLearning’ suggests that the benefits of eLearning can be summarised under a number of headings. The following list is adapted from information in this document. (JISC, 2008)      

Cost Savings/Resource Efficiency: Largest savings were noted in areas such as e-assessment and the ability to cope with large numbers of students Recruitment and Retention: Online courses have opened up new markets Skills and Employment: General employability skills were improved as is employer engagement Student Achievement: Increased formative assessment leads to real benefits in retention and achievement Inclusion: Improved support of learners with learning difficulties Widening Participation and Social Equality: Case studies have shown that participation has widened through access to less well represented groups

The points in the previous list and the earlier comments, suggest that a college that embraces eLearning will gain significant benefit – provided the methods are chosen with care.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY The ATT material includes comprehensive schemes of work that can be adapted to day attendance, fulltime or block release as necessary. They are matched to awarding body requirements.

Hard copy textbooks

• Assignments • Practical worksheets • Glossaries • Toolbox/Equipment lists • Resource database • Podcasts • uTube videos

Linked questions

Multimedia

Heinze and Proctor describe blended learning as, “…the effective combination of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning.” (Heinze and Procter, 2007) In an earlier study they also added that it is, “...founded on transparent communication amongst all parties involved with a course.” (Heinze and Procter, 2004) The ATT system follows this model in that a range of resources are combined to appeal to different teaching and learning styles. The general approach to learning is a simple step-by-step method where the students build their knowledge on existing understanding, for example:

Step n Step 2

What s/he will know after completing the process

Step 1

What the student knows now

Each of these steps, to some extent, involves a learning cycle as follows (Kolb, 1984) when the material is used in the way it was intended:  

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Abstract conceptualization (concluding / learning from the experience) Active experimentation (planning / trying out what has been learned)

Concrete experience • (doing / having an experience)

Active experimentation

Reflective observation

• (planning / trying out what has been learned)

• (reviewing / reflecting on the experience)

Abstract conceptualization • (concluding / learning from the experience)

Overall, the ATT blended eLearning experience is engaging, fun and most importantly, effective. Generic lesson plans7 are used in the ATT package to encourage a range of teaching and learning methods. The methods range from classroom lectures, through supervised group work, to individual self-study. This variety and the blended learning approach will ensure that students receive instruction in a number of formats. No matter what their individual learning style, learning is ensured because of the variety of presentation methods. In addition, the methodology ensures that written, aural and kinaesthetic learners can all benefit. For example, for a standard classroom session, teachers first choose the particular qualification, level, subject and section (or part section for a particular lesson) that is to be completed. Then, each learning screen is presented by the teacher and additional comments added as necessary. This approach allows a teacher to individualise the presentation but by using the blended learning materials as a core resource, keeps preparation time to a minimum, The teacher is encouraged to project each learning screen, play the voiceover and then interact in some appropriate way. Introducing the subject and outlining objectives is easy when the standard format is followed. In simple terms the format of a standard lesson is as follows:     7

Outline the objectives of the lesson Introduce the subject Issue the textbook handouts for the lesson Students then skim read their handouts

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Play sound for each screen in turn and then discuss as required before moving on Expand on any points as necessary and use the annotation feature to highlight key points. Students add notes, labels, bullets etc. to their handouts as each screen is completed. Students do any self-assessment questions in their handouts and when appropriate multiple-choice questions Summarise the lesson.

The material takes a blended learning approach in that a variety of resources are linked such as to achieve aims and objectives. The material can be used for teacher-led classroom work, self-study, practical work and other aspects such as homework assignments.

The currency of the material is ensured as it is constantly updated. Relevancy is also ensured as feedback from a wide user base is fed into the updating and development process. The learning material consists primarily of:         

Multimedia learning screens (over 6000) Multiple-choice questions that link back to the learning (1800) On-screen activities (500) Practical worksheets (300) Short written assignments (30) Toolbox (50) Glossaries (4500 words) Hardcopy and PDF textbooks (1200 pages) Database of images, animations and videos (10,000)

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REFERENCES

Beetham, H. and Sharpe, R. (2007) Rethinking pedagogy for a digital age: designing and delivering e-learning, Routledge, London. Bransford, J. (2003) How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, National Academy Press. Denton, T. (2004) Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, (3rd Ed), Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford. Heinze, A. and Procter, C. (2004) 'Reflections on the Use of Blended Learning', Education in a Changing Environment, 1 (1). Heinze, A. and Procter, C. (2007) 'Reflections on the Use of Blended Learning, Education in a Changing Environments', 2007. JISC (2007) Student Expectations Study, JISC. JISC (2008) Tangible Benefits of e-Learning, JISC. Kolb, D. A. (1984) Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, Prentice-Hall. Kordel, R. (2008) 'Information Presentation for Effective E-Learning', EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 31 (4). Macdonald, J. R. (2005) Blended learning and online tutoring: a good practice guide, Gower, Aldershot. Skinner, B. F. (1958) Google Patents.

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APPENDICES TESTIMONIALS “In the better lessons, teachers use an appropriate variety of teaching methods and make good use of specialist software packages, especially in *…+ automotive engineering *Automotive Technician Training+.” (2005 OFSTED Report on Liverpool Community College on the Quality of Education and Training) “The team have been using your material along with the textbook for the Progression Award Level 2. One group of 16 took an exam yesterday and 14 passed with 3 distinctions and 6 credits.” (Ian Hart, Motor Vehicle Lecturer, Formerly at Wigan and Leigh College) “An essential part of the agreement with the training company is that they use the ATT learning material.” (Mike Jones, Senior Instructor, Citroen UK) “A special thing happened the other day, motor vehicle students were working quietly in the library thanks to your ATT software!” (Steve Cropper, Senior Librarian, Wirral Metropolitan College) “...the *team+ are chuffed with the resources. I don't know how much they cost, but they look to be worth every penny!” (Trevor Harding, E-Learning Coordinator, Central Sussex College) "...keep the [newsletters and info] coming as I do pass on to my staff who find your service valuable" (Steve Bassingthwaighte, Curriculum Centre Head, Formerly at Suffolk New College) "...I love the Pod cast idea and think it is the way forward regarding students, I will try and direct my students to the sight as often as I can, and will keep you in touch with the students’ reactions to them." (Jim Mudie, Lecturer, Basingstoke College of Technology) "Just to say thanks for a most inspiring and informative training session! Everyone involved was impressed with the presentation you gave and enthusiastic as to the possibilities of using the program. ...I am a great believer in your product, [and] wish to see all of us ...develop it in an appropriate way." (Phil Woodhead, Lecturer, Huddersfield Technical [now Kirklees] College) "Many thanks Tom it's refreshing to see such good support with bought in content." (Neil Spaxton, Web Technology Developer, Kirklees College) "Hi Tom, I have received the updated DVD and have to say that it is fantastic. Keep up the good work and please keep me informed about any future developments. Many, many thanks." (Karl Hardaker, Lecturer, Kirklees College)

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE: LEVEL 1 Energy Conversion  The main purpose of the braking system is simple; it is to slow down or stop a vehicle. To do this the energy in the vehicle movement must be taken away - or converted. This is achieved by creating friction. The resulting heat takes energy away from the movement. In other words, kinetic energy is converted into heat energy. Vehicle Brakes  The main braking system of a car works by hydraulics. This means that when the driver presses the brake pedal, liquid pressure forces pistons to apply brakes on each wheel. Disc brakes are used on the front wheels of some cars and on all wheels of sports and performance cars. Braking pressure forces brake pads against both sides of a steel disc. Drum brakes are fitted on the rear wheels of some cars and on all wheels of older vehicles. Braking pressure forces shoes to expand outwards into contact with a drum. The important part of brake pads and shoes is the friction lining. Brake Pads Brake pads are steel backed blocks of friction material, which are pressed onto both sides of the disc. Older types were asbestos based so you must not inhale the dust. Follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures. Pads should be changed when the friction material wears down to 2 or 3 mm. The circular steel disc rotates with the wheel. Some are solid but many have ventilation holes.

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Brake system

There are…

Many types of…

Brake pads…

In common use

There are…

Many types of…

Brake shoes…

In common use

Brake Shoes Brake shoes are steel crescent shapes with a friction material lining. They are pressed inside a steel drum, which rotates with the wheel. The rotating action of the brake drum tends to pull one brake shoe harder into contact. This is known as self-servo action. It occurs on the brake shoe, which is after the wheel cylinder, in the direction of wheel rotation. This brake shoe is described as the leading shoe. The brake shoe before the wheel cylinder in the direction of wheel rotation is described as the trailing shoe.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL Hydraulic Cylinders The master cylinder piston is moved by the brake pedal. In its basic form, it is like a pump, which forces brake fluid through the pipes. Pressure in the pipes causes a small movement to operate either brake shoes or pads. The wheel cylinders work like a pump only in reverse.

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Master cylinder

Brake Servo The brake servo increases the force applied by the driver on the pedal. It makes the brakes more effective. Vacuum, from the engine inlet manifold, is used to work most brake servos.

Servo unit

ABS layout

Brake Pipes Strong, high quality pipes are used to connect the master cylinder to the wheel cylinders. Fluid connection, from the vehicle body to the wheels, has to be through flexible pipes to allow suspension and steering movement. As a safety precaution (because brakes are quite important!), brake systems are split into two sections. If one section fails, say by a pipe breaking, the other will continue to operate.

Flexible pipes

Metal pipes

Antilock Brake System If the brakes cause the wheels to lock and make them skid, steering control is lost. In addition, the brakes will not stop the car as quickly. ABS uses electronic control to prevent this happening.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Load Compensation On most car braking systems, about 70% (or more) of the braking force is directed to the front wheels. This is because, under braking, the weight of the vehicle transfers to the front wheels. Load compensation, however, allows the braking pressure to the rear wheels to increase as load in the vehicle increases. Brake Fade  If brakes become so hot that they cannot convert energy fast enough, they become much less efficient, or in other words, fade away! This is described as brake fade. A more serious form of brake fade can also be caused if the heat generated is enough to melt the bonding resin in the friction material. This reduces the frictional value of the linings or pads.

Pressure conscious regulator

Annual Test Requirements  All components of the braking system must be in good working order, in line with most other vehicle systems. Braking efficiency means the braking force compared to the weight of the vehicle. For example, the brakes on a vehicle with a weight of 10 kN (1000 kg x 10 ms -2 [g]) will provide a braking force of, say, 7 kN. This is said to be 70% efficiency. During an annual test, this is measured on brake rollers. The current efficiency requirements in the UK are as follows: Service brake efficiency - 50%, Second line brake efficiency - 25%, Parking brake efficiency - 16%.

 Describe what is meant by brake fade.

 Look back over the previous section and write out a list of the key bullet points here:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE: LEVEL 3 Gasoline Direct Injection Bosch's high-pressure injection system for petrol engines is based on a pressure reservoir and a fuel rail, which a highpressure pump charges to a regulated pressure of up to 120 bar. The fuel can therefore be injected directly into the combustion chamber via electromagnetic injectors.

Components of gasoline direct injection from Bosch4 Air Mass The air mass drawn in can be freely adjusted through the electronically controlled throttle valve and is measured with the help of an air mass meter. For mixture control, a wide-band oxygen sensor is used in the exhaust, before the catalytic converters. This sensor can measure a range between lambda = 0.8 and infinity. The electronic engine control unit regulates the operating modes of the engine with gasoline direct injection in three ways: 

Stratified charge operation – with lambda values greater than 1

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Homogenous operation – at lambda = 1

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Rich homogenous operation – with lambda = 0.8.

Bosch DI-Motronic4

Injection Time The expertise of Bosch also is reflected in the high-pressure injectors of the DI-Motronic. Compared to the traditional manifold injection system, the entire fuel amount must be injected in full-load operation in a quarter of the time. The available time is significantly shorter during stratified charge operation in part-load. Especially at idle, injection times of less than 0.5 milliseconds are required due to the lower fuel consumption. This is only one-fifth of the available time for manifold injection.

Injector for direct injection under test4

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL Atomization The fuel must be atomized very finely in order to create an optimal mixture in the brief moment between injection and ignition. The fuel droplets for direct injection are on average smaller than 20µm. This is only one-fifth of the droplet size reached with the traditional manifold injection and one-third of the diameter of a single human hair. This improves efficiency considerably. However, even more important than fine Fuel droplet size is important4 atomization is even fuel distribution in the injection beam. This is done to achieve fast and uniform combustion. The Function of Bosch DI-Motronic Conventional spark ignition engines have a homogenous air/fuel mixture at a 14.7 to 1 ratio, corresponding to a value of lambda = 1. Direct injection engines, however, operate according to the stratified charge concept in the part-load range and function with high excess air. In return, very low fuel consumption is achieved. Fuel Savings With stratified charge operation, the lambda value in the combustion chamber is between about 1.5 and 3. In the part-load range, gasoline direct injection achieves the greatest fuel savings with up to 40% at idle compared to conventional petrol injection processes. Summary The continuing challenge, set by legislation, is to reduce vehicle emissions to very low levels. Bosch is a key player in the development of engine management systems. The DI Motronic system, which is now or will soon be used by many manufacturers, continues to reflect the good name of the company. Bosch DI-Motronic components4

 Look back over the previous section and write out a list of the key bullet points here:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE: LEVEL 1 LARGE PRINT

Technology The modern motor vehicle engine is a complex machine and the power plant of the vehicle. The engine burns a fuel to obtain power. The fuel is usually petrol or diesel, although liquid petroleum gas (LPG) is sometimes used and specialist fuels have been developed for special purposes such as racing car engines.

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Internal Combustion Engine  Motor vehicle engines are known as 'internal combustion' engines because the energy from the combustion of the fuel and the resulting pressure from expansion of the heated air and fuel charge is applied directly to pistons inside closed cylinders in the engine. The term 'reciprocating piston engine' describes the movement of the pistons, which go up and down in the cylinders. The pistons are connected by a rod to a crankshaft to give a rotary output.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL ASSIGNMENT EXAMPLE: DISC BRAKES Task 1: Describe in sequence, a procedure for removing, cleaning and inspecting a brake caliper Answer:

Task 2: For each of the following symptoms, state two brake system faults that could cause them poor stopping pulling to one side pedal pulsation noise grabbing Answer:

Task 3: The picture shows a measurement being made on a brake disc. Name the measurement Name one alternative measurement that is made to brake discs Describe how the measurement given in answer to b) is carried out Answer:

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Task 4: During the replacement of brake pads, a vehicle has been safely raised from the ground and all its road wheels removed. Describe in sequence, how to safely lower the vehicle to the ground. State the actions to be taken before road testing and returning to service. Answer:

Task 5: The pads have been removed from a vehicles front brake assembly. Describe two checks that should be made on the; pads brake assembly Answer:

Task 6: Describe the actions to be taken before refinishing a brake disc. Answer:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE

Service disc brakes Tools and Equipment: Vehicle body protection kit, standard tool kit, service manual, etc. Safety: Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with all appropriate safety and environmental regulations. Procedure: Jack up and support the vehicle on stands or use a suitable hoist. Remove the appropriate wheels. Inspect the brake pads. Recommendations vary slightly but in most cases, the pads should be replaced if the lining is less than 1.5mm. Methods of pad removal vary so check the manufacturer’s data. However, most types are quite simple. The method described here relates to the type where part of the caliper is removed. Turn the steering to a lock position to allow easy access to the caliper and pads. Wash the caliper and pad assembly using a proprietary brake cleaner or suitable extractor. If necessary, remove some brake fluid from the reservoir. This is because when the piston is pushed back to allow new pads to be fitted, fluid can overflow. If a retaining bolt clip if fitted, it should be removed. Undo both caliper piston fixing bolts. Many types require an Allen key. Rock the assembly side to side. This moves the pads and pushes the piston in, just far enough to allow the caliper piston to be removed. Withdraw the pads. Use a small lever to help, if a spring clip holds one of the pads into the piston. Keep the pads to show to the customer if necessary and then dispose of them in line with current regulations. Examine the disc for grooves and corrosion. Use a G/C clamp to push the caliper piston fully home. Fit the new pads in position together with antisqueal shims if fitted. Some manufacturers recommend that copper grease be applied to the back and sides of each pad. Take care not to contaminate the lining. Repeat the process on the other side of the vehicle. Pads on both sides must always be replaced as a set. Refit the caliper and tighten all bolts to the recommended torque. Pump the brake pedal until it feels hard. This is to make sure the pads are moved fully into position. Double check correct fitment and then refit the road wheels and tighten wheel nuts to recommended torque. Lower the vehicle to the ground.  When the task has been completed, record here how it went or how it could be improved next time

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING – HELP MANUAL LESSON PLAN

Group and subject details Level/year group:

Level 1

Previous knowledge:

Entry

Main subject area:

Chassis

Specific subject:

Brakes

ATT scheme section:

Functional skills:

AON

Servicing/Basic repairs

Subject type:

Technology

Other notes:

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Topic Overview General procedure:

Lesson type and duration Lesson type:

Standard lesson

Duration:

120 mins

Resources Lesson resources:

Other:

Handouts

Stationery

Projection equipment

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Whiteboard and pens

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Computer

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Example components

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Learning objectives “At the end of this lesson/session you will be able to answer questions on…” State the ATT book/screen titles and/or list here: Objectives...

Lesson evaluation Assessment:

Targetted questions

Notes:

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Useful links and resources Web links:

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Books:

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Workshop tasks:

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Videos, CDs/DVDs:

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Conclusion/comments Feedback, comments, notes: Lesson went well, students liked being involved. Maybe use more example components next time

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Lesson activities – Standard lesson Time

Details of Activity (edit or add notes if required)

Type

5 mins

Registration, recap last session, go over assignments etc.

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15 mins

Verbal introduction to subject area and outline the objectives. Use a playlist from the resource database as part of the introduction

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10 mins

Students skim read a section (or part section) from their workbooks - printed ... from the disk or as hard copy books

60 mins

Present a section (or part) of the DVD/CD material on screen. Play voiceover Name and describe and include your own comments. Students may also have additional time to work on their own. Students add notes, bullet points, labels and diagrams to the section handout. Complete on-screen activities as a group or individually. Take a break half way through this activity

0 mins

Additional ‘PowerPoint’ or database presentation or video etc. to focus in on ... important areas (optional activity)

10 mins

Students carry out the self-assessment questions (SAQs) in the workbooks/handouts individually or in groups of two. Set additional selfassessment activities if required

Locate

0 mins

When a subject area is complete, carry out the multiple-choice questions individually, on-screen as a group or by issuing printouts. Ideally, students carry out the multiple-choice questions individually on a computer. Review any questions answered incorrectly by using the built in feedback link as a group (or individually)

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15 mins

Students work in groups to complete the bullet points that summarise the lesson

Interpret

5 mins

Short summary of the lesson using a plenary from the group work. Issue assignment sheets and/or practical worksheets if appropriate

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Useful ‘Type of Activity’ verbs: Apply a Rule: Classify: Construct: Define: Demonstrate: Describe: Diagram: Distinguish: Estimate: Evaluate: Identify: Interpret: Locate: Measure: Name: Order: Predict: Solve: State a Rule: Translate:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL SCHEME OF WORK EXAMPLE: IMI AWARDS LEVEL 1 BLOCK RELEASE The following is an example of how our standard scheme of work document was adapted to specific attendance pattern: Week Unit 1

G1 G2 G3

IMI Awards

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

LV1 Working Safely and Effectively

Induction

(as G1) 1 Legal Requirements 2 General Housekeeping 3 Equipment Maintenance

(as G2) 1 Introduction Health & Safety 2 Health and Safety Regulations 3 Good Working Practices 4 Look after Yourself, Workshop and Workmates Introduction to Health and Safety (as LV1) Health and Safety Regulations (as LV1) Good Working Practices (as LV1)

(as G3) 1 Working Relationships 2 Communication

Functional skills

LV2 Foundation Skills

Background Studies SI Units Force and Pressure

Electricity and Magnetism Heat and Temperature

Equipment Maintenance Vehicle Repair Organisations

Tools and Equipment

MR02 Engines

LV5 Engines

Engine Mechanical 1 Introduction and Operating Cycles 2 Engine Components 3 Engine Operating Details

Engine Mechanical 4 Health and Safety 5 Engine Terminology and Systems (Large section) 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care

Engine Lubrication 1 Friction and Lubrication 2 Lubrication Oils 3 Lubrication System Operation 4 Health and Safety 5 Oil Pumps and Filtration 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care

Engine Cooling 1 Introduction 2 System Requirements 3 Components and Operation 4 Health and Safety 5 Cooling 6 Antifreeze 7 Routine Maintenance Air Supply and Exhaust

MR02 Engines

LV5 Engines

Fuel Systems 1 Fuel Introduction 2 Carburettors (Overview only) 3 Electronic Fuel Injection Systems (outline for level 1)

Fuel Systems 4 Diesel Introduction 5 Health and Safety 6 Tools and Equipment 7 Routine Maintenance 8 Customer Care

Ignition Systems 1 Introduction 2 Electronics and System Operation 3 Dwell and Timing 4 Components 5 Health and Safety

Ignition Systems 6 Spark Plugs and Secondary Circuit 7 Tools and Equipment 8 Routine Maintenance 9 Customer Care

LV3 Light Vehicle Construction and Routine Maintenance Vehicle Types, Construction and Introduction Maintenance and Inspections Records Safety Checks and Inspections 1 Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles 2 Systems Development for Environmental Protection 3 Air Supply System and Intake Air Temperature Control Mechanism 4 Exhaust Systems 5 Health and Safety 6 Tools and Equipment 7 Routine Maintenance 8 Customer Care Functional skills

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MR12 Transmission

LV6 Transmission

MR04 Chassis

LV4 Chassis

MR03 Electrical

LV7 Electrical

Manual Transmission Clutch 1 Transmission System Overview 2 Purpose of the Clutch Components 3 Clutch Operating Mechanisms 4 Health and Safety 5 Tools and Equipment 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care Manual Transmission Suspension Systems 1 Reasons for suspension 2 Springs 3 Health and Safety 4 Dampers, Shock Absorbers 5 Tools and Equipment 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care

Gearbox 1 Gearbox Operation 2 Gear Change Mechanisms 3 Health and Safety 4 Tools and Equipment 5 Routine Maintenance 6 Customer Care

Transmission Driveline 1 Propshafts 2 Driveshafts 3 Rear Wheel Drive Bearings 4 Front Wheel Drive Bearings 5 Health and Safety 6 Tools and Equipment 7 Routine Maintenance 8 Customer Care

Transmission Final Drive 1 Final Drive 2 Health and Safety 3 Tools and Equipment 4 Routine Maintenance 5 Customer Care

Functional skills

Steering Systems 1 Introduction to Steering 2 Steering Racks and Boxes 3 Introduction to Power Steering 5 Tools and Equipment 4 Health and Safety 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care

Brakes 1 Introduction 2 Disc, Drum and Parking Brakes 3 Hydraulic Components 4 Health and Safety 5 Tools and Equipment 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care

Wheels and Tyres 1 Types of Wheel 2 Wheel Rims and Fixings 3 Tyres Introduction 4 Health and Safety 5 Wheel Balancing 6 Tools and Equipment 7 Routine Maintenance 8 Customer Care

Functional skills

Electrical and Electronic Principles 1 Electricity and the Atom 2 Basic Electrical Circuits and Magnetism 3 Vehicle Electrical Components and Circuits 4 Tools and Equipment 5 Health and Safety 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care

Lighting and Indicators 1 Lighting Systems 2 Stoplights and Reverse Lights 3 Interior Lighting 4 Health and Safety 5 Tools and Equipment 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care

Body Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 Washers, Wipers and Heated Screens 2 Horns, Obstacle Avoidance and Cruise Control 3 Mobile Multimedia 4 Health and Safety 5 Tools and Equipment 6 Routine Maintenance 7 Customer Care

Monitoring and Instrumentation Systems 1 Sensors 2 Gauges 3 Health and Safety 4 Tools and Equipment 5 Routine Maintenance 6 Customer Care

Revision and Exams

Engine Electrical 1 Introduction and Battery Construction 2 Battery Capacity and State of Charge 3 Battery Types and Charging 4 Health and Safety 5 Checking Batteries 6 Battery Charging 7 Remove and Refit Batteries and Components 8 Servicing and Routine Repairs 9 Customer Care 10 Starting and Charging System Functional skills

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INDEX About box, 10, 13, 14, 45 Access Code, 6, 10, 12, 13, 44 Activity, 20, 21, 22, 26, 31, 32, 33, 36, 72 Administration, 42 admission test, 48 Admission Test, 5, 48 Adobe Flash, 6, 11 Adobe Reader, 6, 33 animation, 19, 35 Annotate, 16, 22, 23, 35 Appendices, 60 assessment, 15, 16, 24, 55, 58, 72 Assignment, 68 assignments, 31, 34, 58, 72 ATT, 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 32, 37, 39, 44, 45, 47, 54, 56, 57, 60, 71 Benefits of e-Learning, 55 Blog, 5 Books & Support, 16, 31 certificate, 6, 41 classroom, 22, 25, 26, 57, 58 Client, 14 colour code, 29 Copy Course, 10 Copying, 20 Copyright, 1, 5 desktop, 11 desktop shortcut, 11 DotNet, 6 DVD, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 32, 44, 45, 60, 72 eLearning, 5, 54, 55, 57 enrol, 38 equipment, 15, 20, 70 export, 14, 17, 44, 45, 46, 47 Exporter, 45, 46 Facebook, 5 forum, 40, 53 freeware, 32 glossaries, 47 glossary, 15, 20, 23, 40 Glossary, 15, 20 help, 5, 6, 15, 20, 33, 39, 42, 51, 54, 55, 64, 70 Identifier, 6, 10, 12, 13, 44, 46 Images’, 34 interactive, 22, 32 interface, 10, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 44 Interface, 15

job card, 32 key combination, 13, 26, 27, 45 learning screens, 17, 18, 28, 33, 39, 40, 41, 58 Lesson, 32, 71, 72 Licensing, 5 machine assisted learning, 54 Minimum, 22 Moodle, 47 multimedia, 33, 34, 39, 44 Multimedia, 17 multiple choice, 16, 28 multiple-choice questions, 58, 72 Network, 12 news, 15 newsletters, 32, 60 password, 14, 37, 46, 48 Pause, 17 PDF printer, 32 Plan, 71 Planning, 56 playlist, 35 Playlists, 35, 36 posters, 32 printed, 25, 27, 32, 53, 72 printing, 27 profile’, 49, 52 progress, 43 QTI, 44, 46, 47 question timer, 26 questions, 15, 16, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 44, 46, 47, 50, 51, 58, 71, 72 Quick Start Guide, 5, 7 quiz, 24, 26, 40, 41, 50 reg.inf, 12 Resource Database, 34 Resources, 34, 71 Respondus, 47 review, 25 Scheme, 73 Schemes of Work, 32 SCORM, 44, 45, 46 screen, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 32, 33, 37, 40, 42, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 57, 58, 71, 72 Search, 16 service schedule, 32 shareware, 32 75

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HELP MANUAL shortcut key, 17 site license, 5 Skills, 16, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 55, 73 Skins, 16 structure, 16, 17, 32, 46 Students, 20, 24, 48, 53, 57, 58, 72 Teacher Access, 13, 27, 45 Teachers, 27, 42, 53 Textbook, 61 textbooks, 33, 54, 58 Textbooks, 33 thumbnail, 34 Thumbs, 35 Toolbox, 15, 47, 58 tools, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 46, 47, 54, 70

topics, 18, 29 track progress, 16, 28 tree view, 17, 29, 30 tutor, 27 Twitter, 5, 15 Update, 14 Updater, 6, 14, 45 username, 37 Videos, 34 Virtual Learning Environment, 5 VLE, 5, 6, 37, 39, 42, 44, 46 web, 6, 15, 47 Worksheet, 70 Worksheets, 31, 32, 33 zoom in, 18, 28

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