Interview with Ryan Quinn, spokesperson for the Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association, Sept. 29, 2015
Does NSCSA use some form of technology for vocational safety training? This could including anything from computer-based assessment, to online courses, to gaming, virtual reality, etc.
NSCSA uses online courses and audience response systems (clickers)in two classroom courses.
What would you say is the value of using technology for vocational safety training at NSCSA, versus face to face training?
Online courses allow us to train more individuals as well as to reach more remote audiences.
Clickers technology in the classroom engages students with the material as well as letting the instructor know whether the material presented is being retained or understood. Students find the technology fun.
Over the next five or ten years, what opportunities, changes or developments do you see for technology in relation to vocational safety training?
I see more course being offered in an online format. I see an increase in simulations and/or virtual reality. I’m also expecting a blending between the classroom and online formats of instruction.
