The National Institute of Transport (NIT) has adapted an e-learning platform to facilitate some of the training programs offered at the Institute, the Institute’s official Ms. Leticia Edward has recently disclosed.
“The Management Information Systems and the Department of Computing and Communication Technology, both at NIT, are closely working together to improve the existing e-learning platform,” she said.
Students in a practical session in laboratories at National Institute of Transport
Ms. Leticia also said that the improvement of the existing e-learning platform will require software upgrades, equipment and infrastructure development, capacity building and strategic action plans which all require proper funding.
“In supporting this endeavor, the Center of Excellence in Aviation and Transport Operations (CoEATO) has facilitated the establishment of the E-learning Advisory Team at NIT,” she said, adding: “This team will identify the gaps in improving the e-learning platform and systems at the Institute as well as pinpoint appropriate equipment and infrastructure development required to support the platform.”
Ms. Leticia underscored that the recommendations provided by the E-learning Advisory Team will be accommodated in CoEATO annual work plan and procurement plan so as to ensure the full exploitation of the e-learning platform to the programs offered.
On the other hand, she reported that all the academic departments at NIT are now oriented to develop curricula with more facilitation from electronic platforms. “This may include web-based learning, computer training simulations and programs as well as the use of virtual trainers.”
She insisted: “A good example is the procurement of the Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program offered by the department of Aeronautical Engineering at NIT.”
“This advanced virtual trainer is expected to facilitate more than 70% of the aviation engineering training giving the students an in-depth understanding and visualization of aircraft structure, configuration and components which are key in assuring competence and sound knowledge”, she observed.
She concluded: “With such equipment, students will be more confident in attending their annual practical field attachment with less theoretical knowledge.”
By NIT STAFF WRITER
