The Public Education Team wishes to offer Flotilla instructors and Public Education staff officers at every level the most current training and tools to give CGAUX Virtual PE Classes.

 Below is a conveniently organized set of presentations and resources to help the FSO-PE to organize, train staff, create, set up, present, test, survey, and assess CGAUX Virtual PE Classes. The information is presented in modular form and is offered in PDF and PPT versions.

 

• As of mid-October 2020, an estimated 54 virtual classes have been held for 2215 students, 196 youths, and 149 families, grossing $43,203 in fees from classes.

• We have learned that many boaters can learn more easily from the comfort of their homes or offices, alone or with their families. They do not need to travel, find parking, pay tolls or parking fees, or go through other similar inconveniences. And many have found the virtual classes better for learning and enjoying the experience. They have given us glowing feedback and have referred us to their families and friends.

• We have learned that CGAUX Virtual PE Classes can enable students and instructors to communicate "virtually" as well as or even better than, in face to face classes. And, with practice, can expand to more courses.

• CGAUX Virtual PE Classes, as differentiated from online or webinars, offer a rich visual experience for instructors and students to see and hear each other, convey body language and facial expressions, express sincere feelings of understanding and empathy, and create a fun learning environment. 

• CGAUX Virtual PE Classes offer the skill and experience of "CGAUX Virtual Instructors", E-Directorate certified to teach virtual classes, typically with strong boating backgrounds or other qualifications such as navigation, first aid and communications.

 

• CGAUX Virtual Instructors can reach many more boaters in many more locations more quickly and can more efficiently set up more classes than heretofore.  No need to lug books and equipment, or to locate, reserve, negotiate, suitable classrooms, or to fight traffic, inclement weather, and risk late nights out. Only state-certified courses are limited to the state; all other virtual course offerings may be offered nationally. Geographic limitations do not restrict virtual classes.

• CGAUX Virtual PE Classes can bring in to the flotilla the financial income to support all other CGAUX-approved programs to further our missions. The only limitation on the use of PE income is on activities that are not approved missions.

This web page's content will evolve as training and tools are developed.  Please return often. 

Contact: Division Chief, Course Management for inquiries about the course content and testing.

Contact: Division Chief, Electronic Media Development and Maintenance for inquiries about 1, 2, 3 and 5.

Contact: Division Chief, Instructor Development for inquiries about 4, d, f and Video Template.

We welcome your observations and feedback to make this information more helpful to you.