1. Contren Connect An Interactive Online Construction Training Program

2. Contren Learning Series Why Contren Connect? This hybrid training solution offers your students the opportunity to learn by applying rather than just reading about construction concepts Industry Gold Standard for content, blended with most advanced elearning capabilities

3. Contren Learning Series Why Contren Connect? Recent studies, including one at Houston Community College, have found that students involved in a hybrid program have a 25% improvement in test scores and retention

4. Contren Learning Series Why Contren Connect? Facilitative: Helps keep students engaged through interactivity, personalization tools, & real time feedback as to mastery vs. skills gaps Serves learning style needs of more students by utilizing more audio and visual modalities to reinforce learning

5. Contren Learning Series Why Contren Connect? Forced practice & reference reinforcement leads to program acceleration without jeopardizing rigorous standards of relevancy and high quality Keep class on pace: Students exposed to more opportunties to remediate skills gaps and advance knowledge…saves instructor time

6. Contren Learning Series Why Contren Connect? Provides student with self-paced make- ups for missed classes….saves instructor time Progress Tracker: More effectively gauge when students ready for a module exam….saves instructor time

7. Contren Learning Series Why Contren Connect? Other schools have found a dramatic increase in their enrollments when they have moved to a blended text/online program

8. Contren Learning Series Increasing Retention Rates How does a hybrid solution such as Contren Connect increase retention rates? An online component offers the students forced practice (through online exercises) and remediation through additional quizzing

9. Contren Learning Series Enhancing Other Programs How can Contren Connect enhance a brick and mortar program? Even if you still offer 100% of your instruction in a traditional classroom/lab setting, your students will benefit by using Contren Connect. Students will have the opportunity to review the lecture and text materials on their own time, at their own pace, in the comfort of their own home

10. Contren Learning Series Innovative Features What are some of the innovative features of Contren Connect? Designed to be used in conjunction with the printed text, Contren Connect has all the material from the printed textbook and so much more

11. Contren Learning Series Innovative Features Online Lectures Each module is accompanied by a lecture that highlights the important material in the chapter

12. Contren Learning Series Innovative Features Audio Synopses Within the lectures are audio summaries that provide an overview of the material

13. Contren Learning Series Innovative Features Active Figures Key processes in the text have been made active to show how actual tasks are carried out

14. Contren Learning Series Innovative Features Personalization Tools Both students and instructors can highlight important information and add their own personal notes

15. Contren Learning Series Innovative Features Quizzes Short quizzes check understanding of the materials and give immediate feedback

16. Contren Learning Series Contren Connect Crafts Core Curriculum Carpentry Levels 1-4 Electrical Levels 1-4 HVAC Levels 1-4 Plumbing Levels 1-3 In Development: Plumbing Level 4 Electronic Systems Technician Levels 1-4

17. Contren Learning Series Pricing What is the price for access? $25 plus the price of a trainee or instructor guide

18. Contren Learning Series Access Can access be purchased without the book? Currently Contren Connect is being offered only as a blended solution in combination with the printed text

19. Contren Learning Series Access How is access provided? Through an access code card that comes with the text. Each includes a unique code assigned just for that student or instructor along with easy directions on how to register

20. Contren Learning Series Access How long does the access last? You and your students will enjoy 24/7 access to all that Contren Connect has to offer for a full 12 months from the time of initial registration

21. Contren Learning Series Access Is a Computer Lab Necessary? No. Contren Connect can be accessed from any computer with internet access, correct hardware/software and plug-in requirements

22. Contren Learning Series Access Does our training facility/school need to have our own LMS or CMS in order to use Contren Connect? No. Everything you need is built into the product

23. Contren Learning Series Monitoring Use How can an instructor monitor individual student use? Through a built in progress tracker

24. Contren Learning Series Instructor Options What other options are available for instructors? Instructors can post a course calendar reminding students of important dates throughout the term; discussion topics; course policies; and course resources including links to other sites

25. Contren Learning Series Viewing a Demo How can I “Test Drive” Contren Connect? The flash demo found on our home page will give you a quick, narrated overview of the Contren Connect features www.contrenconnect.com

26. Contren Learning Series Getting Started Research construction needs in your area Review Contren Learning Series curriculum Contact your Prentice Hall sales specialist or NCCER for assistance Meet with industry representation

27. Contren Learning Series Contact Us www.crafttraining.com 800-720-3870 www.nccer.org