This learning method combines the benefits of classroom learning with the convenience of online training.
The Online LIVE (OLL) learning model allows students to learn from expert instructors, access live, hands-on labs, and use authorised vendor curriculum. The only difference is that the student is not in the classroom with an instructor, but attends class from a remote location.
The benefits are:
• Live access to instructors with industry experience
• Participation in a LIVE classroom environment
• Flexible course schedules
• Attend the course from anywhere with internet access
• Practice labs in a virtual environment for hands-on experience
• Playback any class for review or absence
• Reduce travel costs and time away from the office
All students may freely participate in discussions with the instructor or with other students by voice or through text-chat. VoIP technology allows for clear, uninterrupted voice communication making the training experience as simple to implement as possible. Taking full advantage of computer mediated communications allows students to attend class from their home, office, or on the road.
Students apply what they learn in lecture by working on hands-on labs in a virtual environment. During their lab practice, the instructor can provide one-to-one mentoring, using remote sharing technology to view and manage the student’s computer. So although separated by geography, instructors and students share active discussions, practice labs, simultaneous document viewing, and virtual rooms for breakout groups.
Labs offer students the following features:
• Learn on the real thing – Learners interact with virtual machines, allowing them to use the same software and scenarios they will encounter in the real world.
• Integrated guidance – The Lab On-Demand lab console walks the learner through the learning process step-by-step. Detailed instructions are provided from within the console interface. This means the learner doesn’t waste time flipping between a lab manual and the lab itself.
• Lab restore points – Learners can create restore points within their labs, allowing them to instantly revert back to “known good” states.
• Customizable interface – The lab console can be customized by the learner to fit individual needs and preferences.
New Horizons offers live labs for more than 150 courses. The majority of Online LIVE offerings are vendor authorized programs, including: Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, CompTIA, and Novell.
For more information about New Horizons Online Live training visit www.newhorizonslondon.co.uk or contact Peter Ingle on 02031786262